A Star Fell from Heaven

An aspiring singer lands the job of dubbing a fading film star, hoping to restore the star's musical credibility while keeping his own voice out front of the tale. The plan looks straightforward until the film's premiere when a telltale rumor breaks loose about who truly supplied the singing. The responder's career suddenly collides with the flamboyant celebrity world, forcing both men into a dizzying spotlight and a cascade of comic misunderstandings. As the truth circulates, the singer finds his life pulled into the orbit of fame with all its risks and temptations. He also faces the romantic fallout from a girlfriend who left him for the voiceless star, now watching from the wings with mixed feelings for the audience.

Directed by Paul Merzbach, with material by Marjorie Deans and Dudley Leslie, this 1936 comedy features Joseph Schmidt in the lead and uses a musical premise to poke fun at fame and voice work. It pairs light romance with whimsy.

Box office data for this title is not publicly documented, reflecting its status as a mid 1930s release. It did not become a widely quoted or top grossing film in major studio tallies, leaving behind little box office trace anywhere.

No major awards are listed for A Star Fell from Heaven. Given its niche appeal and the era's prolific musical comedies, it is not commonly cited among award contenders. The project appears to have been a standard studio release, lacking the prestige or festival exposure that often drives recognition today.

Reception and themes center on the clash between voice and persona, the seduction of fame, and the fragile ties that hold romance together in a world ruled by images. The film uses its satire of the star system to wink at performers who supply the magic behind screen legends today.