13 Facts About Sunset Boulevard

It’s a not really cheery picture.

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It’s been years since I’ve watched Sunset Boulevard. Possibly because I haven’t seen the need to make my life more depressing. Having said that, the story is interesting, if a downer. The actors are also great. I believe if I saw the movie again, I would have a hard time not saying, “Run Forrest, run!” when I saw William Holden on the screen. I did find Erich von Stroheim’s portrayal of Max the butler to be excellent. He actually reminded me of Hirsh the butler/houseboy in WKRP in Cininnati.

The really scary part of the movie is that it seems like we are living in a world where more and more people are losing touch with reality. It’s like they too, are ready for their closeup.

1: The movie was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won three.

However, none of the stars and co-stars won. William Holden was robbed. I’ve never seen anybody play a dead man in a swimming pool better than him.

2: The relationship between Norma and Joe begins when Norma asks Joe to take a look at a script she wrote about Salome. Norma plans to play the role herself.