Sunset boulevard 1950 is a classic black comedydrama, and perhaps the most acclaimed, but darkest film noir story about behind the scenes hollywood, selfdeceit, spiritual and spatial emptiness, and the price of fame, greed, narcissism, and ambition. Sep 16, 2012 at first if feels like sunset boulevard is a much more modern film doing a parody of the classics, as the jargonladen dialogue seems exceedingly wry and selfreferential. The film stars william holden as joe gillis, a struggling. The humourand the film is rich in this, wilders most abundant. Sunset boulevard 1950 fragman, buster keaton, william holden. In fact, a clip of the film queen kelly is used in the film. Sunset boulevard is the story of an aging, reclusive, hollywood star, surrounded by wealth. A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return. Why was sunset boulevard shot in black and white when.
Aug 19, 2017 it looks like sunset boulevard is coming back to theaters, but not in the way you might be expecting. Gloria swanson, as norma desmond, an aging silentfilm queen, and william holden, as the. Early one morning, police arrive at a large house on sunset blvd. Sunset boulevard 1950, the blackest of hollywoods selfportraits, is an old dark house of a ghost story inhabited by the living shadows of its discarded stars. Sunset boulevard special collectors edition dvd 1950. Forget the address given in the movie 10086 sunset boulevard, which would place it west of beverly hills, toward bel air, norma desmonds glorious old renaissancestyle mansion could. It looks like sunset boulevard is coming back to theaters, but not in the way you might be expecting. Paramount studios, believing the film merited the effort of a complete restoration, mounted an expensive project to have it digitally restored. Sunset boulevard remains the best drama ever made about the movies because it sees through the illusions, even if norma doesnt. Because it is tied in with a pseudoexpose of hollywood, the peek behind the scenes undoubtedly will.
Sunset boulevard is a backstage melodrama using a filmland, instead of a legit, locale. Voirz boulevard du crepuscule 1950 streaming vf en film. Sunset boulevard was an original selection to the library of congress national film registry in 1989. May, 2018 from the unforgettable opening sequence through the inevitable unfolding of tragic destiny, sunset boulevard is the definitive statement on the dark and desperate side of hollywood. The mood of the film is immediately established as decadent and decaying by the posthumous. In 1950, color pictures were becoming more commonplace, yet sunset boulevard chose black and white cinematography. Billy wilder and charles brackett must have been ravenous when they penned sunset boulevard. A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into hollywood obscurity. Sunset boulevard 1950 is a classic black comedydrama, and perhaps the most acclaimed, but darkest filmnoir story about behind the scenes hollywood, selfdeceit, spiritual and spatial emptiness, and the price of fame, greed, narcissism, and ambition. What follows is an excerpt from my biography of wilder, on sunset boulevard.
Sunset boulevard is getting an update, heres who may lead it. Sunset boulevard is a 1950 american film noir directed and cowritten by billy wilder, and produced and cowritten by charles brackett. As it becomes clear that the narration is in the voice of a dead man, who is revealed to be a cynical, hack screenwriter down on. Sunset boulevard 1950 full movie hd 1080p video dailymotion. Saturday, august 26, 2017 telecharger sunset boulevard 1950 film complet en francais. A failed screenwriter falls into a mercenary romance with a faded silentfilm star. Arguably the greatest movie about hollywood, billy wilders masterpiece sunset boulevard is a.
Why was sunset boulevard shot in black and white when color. As a film cited as a member of the noir genre, the reasons seem obvious. The boulevard is commemorated in billy wilders film sunset boulevard 1950, the andrew lloyd webber musical of the same name, and the 1950s television series 77 sunset strip. As it becomes clear that the narration is in the voice of a dead man, who is revealed to be a cynical, hack screenwriter down on his luck, the scripts sly sarcasm finds a.
Sunset boulevard, american film noir, released in 1950, that is often cited. As a favor, joe asks artie if he can stay for a few weeks his friend offers a vacancy on the couch. A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined. Sunset boulevard is getting an update, heres who may lead. Sunset boulevard, american film noir, released in 1950, that is often cited as one of hollywoods greatest films, especially noted for gloria swansons portrayal of a fading movie star. Six months earlier, while down on his luck, screenwriter joe c.
The main character becomes involved with a younger man in hopes of recapturing the glories of her youth. At first if feels like sunset boulevard is a much more modern film doing a parody of the classics, as the jargonladen dialogue seems exceedingly wry and selfreferential. More than half a century after its release in 1950, sunset boulevard is still the most pungently unflattering portrait of hollywood ever committed to celluloid. A darker style of film making, known as film noir, had become wildly popular, and these films with their worldly, cynical attitudes were replacing the gungho patriotism and wholesome values that embodied the.
It mixes movie clips, archival materials, and new interviews with sikov, lyles, actor nancy olson, film critic andrew sarris, and actor glenn close, who portrayed norma desmond in a stage musical production of sunset. Sunset boulevard soundtrack from 1950, composed by franz waxman. Closer inspection reveals the decrepit property to be inhabited by grandiose former. Billy wilders sunset boulevard ranks among the most scathing satires of hollywood and the cruel fickleness of movie fandom. Film complethd 2019 wasteland fantastiques regarder scifi duration. When she considers it to be complete, she sends it to paramount studios. Unable to sell his most recent chefdoeuvre, and in hock up to his eyeballs, joe stashes his car in the driveway of what appears to be an abandoned mansion on sunset boulevard, while trying to elude some persistent repo men. Ageing silent movie star norma desmond gloria swanson takes in flatbroke screenwriter joe gillis william holden in billy wilders brilliant satire noir. Apr 30, 2016 5 lessons learned from 1950s sunset boulevard april 30, 2016 june 15, 2016 lara scott blog billy wilders 1950 film noir classic, sunset boulevard, won three academy awards and has inspired countless viewers to wrap their heads in leopardprint turbans while perfecting lines like, we didnt need dialogue. Film complethd 2019 wasteland fantastiques regarder scifi. Sunset boulevard 1950 presented by tcm synopsis fandango. Sunset boulevard 1950 tt0043014 a hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into hollywood obscurity.
This weeks film noir is also a comedy a dark, sardonic comedy, but a comedy nonetheless. Billy wilder, unequalled at combining a literate, sulphurous script with taut direction, hits his target relentlessly. When the silent star first greets the penniless writer inside her mansion, they have a classic exchange. Sunset boulevard william holden 1950 paramount gloria swanson in sunset. From the great beyond, joe details the circumstances of his untimely demise originally, the film contained a lengthy prologue wherein the late mr. Jun 26, 2015 by 1950, both america and hollywood were rapidly changing mayer would be ousted as mgm chief one year after sunset boulevard premiered.
In the same year sunset boulevard was released, perinos moved a few blocks west to 4101 wilshire, but now even that restaurant is gone torn down in 2005 to make way for apartments. Screenwriter joe william holden, now dependent on faded star norma gloria swanson, realizes that shes planned the new years eve party for just two, in billy wilders sunset blvd. Gloria swanson as norma desmond, an ageing silent film queen, and william holden as the. Thats the homicide squad, complete with detectives and newspaper men. Fathom events, turner classic movies and paramount pictures are bringing sunset boulevard to select cinemas nationwide for a special twoday event, which includes specially produced commentary from turner classic movies. Home drama telecharger sunset boulevard 1950 gratuitement en francais. Recently deceased hack writer joe gillis tells of his excursions with delusional silent movie star norma desmond.
Without me there wouldnt be any paramount studios, declares gloria swanson as norma desmond in billy wilders black comedy sunset boulevard 1950. One of the best films that hollywood made about hollywood is sunset boulevard billy wilder\s classic 1950 film is about struggling screenwriter joe gillis william holden and his ultimately fatal experience with crazy faded silent movie diva norma desmond gloria swanson who has a dream of staging a comeback with her revival of salome. Jan and dean s 1960s hit song dead mans curve refers to a section of the road near bel air estates just north of ucla s drake stadium where jan berry almost died. Gillis is living at the alto nido apartments in hollywood. Rather than making a straightup remake of billy wilders iconic 1950 film which would be. Released by varese sarabande in 2002 302 066 316 2 vsd6316 containing music from sunset boulevard 1950.
Sunset boulevard 1950 20 special collectors edition bluray all right, mr. And the films wonderful noir cinematography particularly its lighting beautifully ties everything together, sets the tone, and perfectly suits the film. Sep 25, 2011 billy wilder sunset boulevard 1950cast. Though she showers him with gifts and luxury, the younger man finds his position in her life. It must be surmised that the close proximity of the 1947 dahlia case to the 1950 film had an impact on the film s script. Sunset boulevard is a 1950 american film noir directed and cowritten by billy wilder, and. The mood of the film is immediately established as decadent and decaying by the posthumous narrator a dead man floating facedown in a.
A failed screenwriter falls into a mercenary romance with a faded silent film star. Aging silentfilm star norma desmond ensnares a young screenwriter in this. Aug 01, 2016 for all its humour, sunset boulevard is a bitter and queasy film, and the figure of desmond is its greatest grotesque, a woman of 50 striving to be 25, surrounded by images of herself and. Telecharger sunset boulevard 1950 film complet en francais. It must be surmised that the close proximity of the 1947 dahlia case to the 1950 film had an impact on the films script. By 1950, both america and hollywood were rapidly changing mayer would be ousted as mgm chief one year after sunset boulevard premiered. Sunset boulevard, clip, william holden, gloria swanson, 1950.