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14 de may. de 2024 · Gloria Swanson | American motion-picture, stage, and television actress who was known primarily as a glamorous Hollywood star during the 1920s and as the fading movie queen Norma Desmond in the 1950 film Sunset Boulevard.
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Hace 2 días · In 1989, Billy Wilder's iconic 1950 black comedy movie, Sunset Boulevard - featuring Gloria Swanson and William Holden - was selected for preservation amongst the first group of films for America's National Film Registry.
5 de may. de 2024 · Gloria Swanson wasn't originally considered for the role of Norma Desmond, but she made it iconic. William Holden's struggle in real life is reflected in his role as Joe Gillis....
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Hace 2 días · Sarah Brightman, playing the original Norma Desmond (portrayed by Gloria Swanson in the 1950s film), held the audience spellbound from beginning to end. She embodied the character who portrayed the vulnerability of a delusional, faded silent screen star from a forgotten era, driven by the desire to be recognised once again.
21 de may. de 2024 · Here, she's stepping into a part that saw Gloria Swanson nominated for an Oscar in 1951 and Glenn Close win a Tony in 1995. Debra Byrne played the part in Australia back in 1996, while Nicole Scherzinger of the Pussycat Dolls has done the same in West End.
16 de may. de 2024 · In Sunset Boulevard, Swanson’s performance made history; the film is often cited high up on the lists of the greatest movies of all time, but her appeal to queer audiences was also monumental. First of all, Swanson was already a camp figure, as almost all of the great silent stars are.
Erich von Stoheim, William Holden, Gloria Swanson, "Sunset Boulevard" (1950). Scrapped: The Original Opening Sequence of “Sunset Boulevard” was Even Stranger than the Final Cut, and Audiences had a Peculiar Reaction to It.
