Sunset Boulevard (1950) | |
| Director(s) | Billy Wilder |
| Producer(s) | Charles Brackett |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Noir |
| Top Topics | Fame |
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Sunset Boulevard (1950) was a Drama - Film Noir Film directed by Billy Wilder and produced by Charles Brackett.
Sunset Boulevard was inducted into the National Film Registry in 1989.
Academy Awards 1950 --- Ceremony Number 23 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Actor | William Holden | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actor | Erich von Stroheim | Nominated |
| Best Actress | Gloria Swanson | Nominated |
| Best Supporting Actress | Nancy Olson | Nominated |
| Best Art Direction | Art Direction: Hans Dreier, John Meehan; Set Decoration: Sam Comer, Ray Moyer | Won |
| Best Cinematography | John F. Seitz | Nominated |
| Best Director | Billy Wilder | Nominated |
| Best Film Editing | Arthur Schmidt, Doane Harrison | Nominated |
| Best Music - Scoring | Franz Waxman | Won |
| Best Picture | Paramount | Nominated |
| Best Writing | Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, D. M. Marshman, Jr. | Won |
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Sunset Boulevard (1950, Billy Wilder)
By Andrew Wickliffe on Jun 15, 2018 From The Stop ButtonThe third act of Sunset Boulevard just gets darker and darker. The film digs down into one level, then finds another, then another, then maybe even another. Director Wilder and co-writers Charles Brackett and D.M. Marshman Jr. find a way to fully condemn the film?s setting?Hollywood, with Paramount ... Read full article
Win Tickets to see “TCM Big Screen Classics: Sunset Boulevard” (Giveaway runs through April 28)
By Aurora Bugallo on Apr 6, 2018 From Classic Movie Hub BlogWin tickets to see “Sunset Boulevard” on the big screen! In Select Cinemas Nationwide Sun May 13 and Wed May 16! “They took the idols and smashed them, the Fairbankses, the Gilberts, the Valentinos! And who’ve we got now? Some nobodies!” CMH continues into our?3rd year ... Read full article
1001 Classic Movies: Sunset Boulevard
By Amanda Garrett on Jan 16, 2017 From Old Hollywood FilmsSunset Boulevard (1950), starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and Erich von Stroheim, is one of the 1001 classic movies you should see. Each Monday, I'm going to recommend a classic movie you should see (for the reasons behind the 1001 series and reviews of earlier films covered go here). Jan... Read full article
Sunset Boulevard: But What about the Monkey?
By FlickChick on Sep 9, 2016 From A Person in the DarkNo, I don't think he committed suicide..... I can’t help it. I want to know more about Norma Desmond’s monkey. Monkey, we hardly knew you..... Oh sure, we know he’s dead, and that he serves as the plot device to get Joe Gillis into Norma’s cage, but, really, who was he?... Read full article
William Holden in Sunset Boulevard: The Perfect Old Hollywood Boyfriend
By Amanda Garrett on Jun 14, 2016 From Old Hollywood FilmsToday, I'm making a list of reasons why William Holden in Sunset Boulevard (1950) is the perfect old Hollywood boyfriend. This article is part of the Reel Infatuation Blogathon hosted by Font & Frock and Silver Screenings. On paper, the character of Joe Gillis in Sunset Boulevard (1950) i... Read full article
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Quotes from
Norma Desmond: [Norma thinks Joe is a funeral director] I'd like the coffin to be white, and I want it specially lined with satin. White... or pink. Maybe red! Bright flaming red! Let's make it gay!
Betty Schaefer: Oh, the old familiar story. You help a timid little soul cross a crowded street, she turns out to be a multimillionaire and leaves you all her money.
Joe Gillis: That's the trouble with you readers, you know all the plots
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Gloria Swanson almost considered rejecting the role of Norma Desmond after Billy Wilder requested she do a screen test for the role. Her friend George Cukor, who initially recommended her for the part, told her, "If they want you to do ten screen tests, do ten screen tests. If you don't, I will personally shoot you." Swanson agreed to the audition, and won the role.
Cecil B. DeMille: at the studio during Norma's visit.
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