"In the spotlight, glory glitters, but the shadow of sacrifice remains." 15 March 1973 Drama, Music, TV Movie 103 mins
An aspiring actress, whose sugar-coated appearance belies her ruthless drive, worms herself into the life of an aging star and schemes to replace her on the stage as the star of a new play.
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Lauren Bacall as Margo Channing
Larry Hagman as Bill Sampson
Penny Fuller as Eve Harrington
Sarah Marshall as Karen Richards
Robert Mandan as Howard Benedict
Harvey Evans as Duane
Rod McLennan as Buzz Richards
Debbie Bowen as Debbie
Bob Sherman as Bert
David Knight as Peter
James Berwick as Stan
Ken Barrie as Bill Sampson (Singing voice)
Dave Langridge Sound
Roland Brown Camera Operator
Adolph Green Musical
Joseph Kipness Producer
Ed Nolfi Associate Choreographer
William C. Knight Lighting Coordinator
Mary Orr Short Story
Betty Comden Musical
Roy Garner Technical Supervisor
Ron Field Stage Director
Robert Farnon Music Supervisor
Lawrence Kasha Producer
United States 15 March 1973
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