Black Starlet

Black Starlet

She had what it took to be a star... plus talent.

1974 · 90 min · ★ 4.1 · Drama

Girl leaves Gary, Indiana, to become a star in Hollywood.

Directed by Chris Munger · Written by Howard Ostroff

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