Starring Judy Garland and Walter Pidgeon The talented by self destructive movie star, Norman Maine, whose Hollywood film career is on the wane meets the dancing showgirl Esther Blodgett As their romance develops and blossoms so does Esther's career, whilst Norman wallows in self-pity and alcohol as he tries to come to terms with his plummeting reputation This 'Oscar' winning film, was specially adapted for the radio and performed in front of a live studio audience by many of the original film stars