Swanson is grotesque and Holden is pathetic but the same combination works well. The film still stands out today as the subject matter is rarely done in Hollywood even day, where ageism stands supreme.
One has to really admire Gloria Swanson for taking the role.
This review of Sunset Boulevard (1950) was written by Jonny P on 03 Sep 2012.
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