A Star Is Shorn (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film
Released in 1939, A Star Is Shorn is a comedy film directed by Del Lord, running about 19 minutes.
What it’s about. Danny Webb plays wanna-be Hollywood agent, Speedy Williams, while Mary Treen plays Patsy, the best friend of Hazel Hackenschmitt (Ethelreda Leopold). Having just won the hometown title of "Miss Maple Syrup", Hazel decides to move to Hollywood to be a star. Speedy cooks up a scheme to get her seen by important Hollywood producer, B.O. Botswaddle (Raymond Brown) who is known to never make a move without Astrological guidance. This scheme involves making up Patsy with turban and a 3rd Eye, and introducing her to Botswaddle as a mystical seer... one, of course, who see's Hazel as the star of his next motion picture. Naturally, things do not go as planned. Treen is especially memorable in a wonderfully goofy role.
Who’s in it. A Star Is Shorn stars Danny Webb as Speedy Williams, Mary Treen as Patsy, Ethelreda Leopold as Hazel Hackenschmitt and Vernon Dent as Producer, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Star Is Shorn page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Star Is Shorn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Star Is Shorn (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Star Is Shorn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in A Star Is Shorn?
- A Star Is Shorn stars Danny Webb, Mary Treen, Ethelreda Leopold, Vernon Dent and Beatrice Blinn.
- When was A Star Is Shorn released?
- A Star Is Shorn was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 19 minutes.