in a role that mirrored her own tragic life, judy garland is an obvious sensation as vicki lester, a superstar who reaches the top, only to sink into depression following the death of her husband norman maine (james mason). after living for years as a recluse, lester finally agrees to return to the stage in an attempt to honor norman, closing with those famous last lines. judy garland landed the lead in a star is born, her first film since being released from her mgm contract. this was touted as her triumphant comeback. fifteen years later, she would be dead at 47.
*nominated for 1954 best actress oscar;
lost to grace kelly in the country girl
greatest moment: see below
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