Star Is Born A (Special Edition) (DVD)

'A Star Is Born' marked Judy Garland's return to movies after a four year absence, director George Cukor's first musical and first colour film, and a showcase for the great Harold Arlen/Ira Gershwin songs in state-of-the-art stereo. One of the most beloved show business stories of all time, it represents a career peak for many involved. Garland is singer Esther Blodgett, an undeniable talent on the rise. She catches the eye of Norman Maine (James Mason), an alcoholic actor in a career decline. Their intense love transforms them both. Only one will survive Hollywood's slings and arrows... Shortened after its premiere, the movie underwent one rebirth in 1983 when film historian Ronald Haver found almost all the cut sequences and supervised a reconstruction to near its original length. Its rebirth on DVD is includes a breathtaking digital surround stereo track and incorporates picture and musical material found in Warner Bros' vaults.

Alternative version of 'The Man Who Got Away' (14 mins)
Alternative version of 'When My Sugar Walks Down The Street'
'Hollywood Premiere' newsreel footage
Pantages Premiere TV special (30 mins)
Coconut grove Premiere Party (5 mins)
Jack Warner promo (6 mins)
Oliver's audio out-takes
Norman and Esther audio out-takes
Trailers
Interactive menu
Scene access