How important are 'stars' to the success of a film?
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How important are 'stars' to the success of a film? It is clear to see that a film star can contribute to the success of a film. Fans of stars may go to watch especially as their favourite actor/actress appears in that film. Since the beginning of cinemas showing silent films in the 1920s, to today's cinema, directors have been casting recognisable faces, believing that they will attract a bigger audience than an 'unknown' actor/actress. In the majority of director's eyes a big film star, means 'big bucks'. The public often look up to that film star for inspiration and in admiration. Film stars are often perceived as glamorous, attractive and living the 'high life' and many of the general public want to be just like them. This interest has grown from being not only wanting to see them on screen, but their lives documented in newspapers all over the...

