Review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) by Thomas H — 09 Feb 2015

A fantastically dark and peculiar look at Hollywood.

This review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) was written by Thomas H on 09 Feb 2015.

Sunset Boulevard has generally received very positive reviews.

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