Streisand, who played Lady Gaga's br role in the 1976 iteration of the film, br shared her thoughts about the reboot. Barbra Streisand, to 'The New York Times' The original version of the 1937 classic film starred Janet Gaynor and Fredric March. It was first remade in 1954 and br starred Judy Garland and James Mason. Streisand was br quick to praise br Bradley Cooper's br directorial debut. Barbra Streisand, to 'The New York Times' The newest version of 'A Star Is Born' has earned a worldwide gross of $256 million and is holding steady at br 90 on Rotten Tomatoes.