A star is born : Judy Garland and the film that got away

Vance, Jeffrey, 1970-2018

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'A Star Is Born' - the classic Hollywood tale about a young talent rising to superstardom, and the downfall of her mentor/lover along the way - has never gone out of style. It has seen five film adaptations, but none compares to the 1954 version starring Judy Garland in her greatest role. The story, which depicts the dark side of fame, addiction, loss, and suicide, paralleled Garland's own tumultuous life in many ways. While hitting alarmingly close to home for the fragile star, it ultimately led to a superlative performance - one that was nominated for an Academy Award, but lost in one of the biggest upsets in Oscar history. Teaming with film historian Jeffrey Vance, 'A Star Is Born' is a vivid and candid account of the crafting, loss, and restoration of a movie classic, complemented by a trove of images from the family collection taken both on and off the set.