Tell It to a Star (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film
Released in 1945, Tell It to a Star is a comedy and music film directed by Frank McDonald, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Carol (Ruth Terry), the cigarette girl at a swank Palm Springs hotel, dreams of singing in the establishment's nightclub. She gets a chance when her well-to-do uncle, "Colonel" Morgan (Alan Mowbray), and a pal blow into town ... until their visit turns out to be a con job. Carol's voice impresses the bandleader (Robert Livingston), but the hotel manager (Franklin Pangborn), still smarting from Morgan's chicanery, isn't ready to give her a chance.
Who’s in it. Tell It to a Star stars Ruth Terry as Carol Lambert, Alan Mowbray as Col. Ambrose Morgan, Franklin Pangborn as Horace Lovelace and Robert Livingston as Gene Ritchie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tell It to a Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tell It to a Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tell It to a Star (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tell It to a Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Tell It to a Star?
- Tell It to a Star stars Ruth Terry, Alan Mowbray, Franklin Pangborn, Robert Livingston and Isabel Randolph.
- When was Tell It to a Star released?
- Tell It to a Star was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.