Sunset boulevard 1950 opening. The opening of Gillis' dead body floating in a pool has become iconic. [39] After a seven-week run, Variety magazine reported the film had grossed "around $1,020,000", ($13,330,539 in 2024 dollars [40]) making it one of that theater's most successful pictures. With William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich von Stroheim, Nancy Olson. NORMA No, you're not. The film opens up with close up shot of the curb Sunset Boulevard which serves as both name of the movie and the street. Gillis moves out of the shot towards the closets. Mar 17, 2022 · Wilder's 1950 film "Sunset Boulevard," which he co-wrote with his longtime collaborator, producer Charles Brackett, begins with a dead screenwriter named Joe Gillis (William Holden) floating Sunset Boulevard had its official world premiere at Radio City Music Hall on August 10, 1950. Norma stands staring, speechless, for a second. Sunset Boulevard: Directed by Billy Wilder. In the foreground, open on the bed, is a half-packed suitcase, Gillis just putting some of his old shirts in. NORMA What are you doing, Joe? What are you doing? You're not leaving me? GILLIS Yes, I am, Norma. No description has been added to this video. A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return. Along with the original ending to another Wilder film, Double Idemnity, this is a legendary piece of material from him to go lost. (Calling) Max Nov 18, 2015 · In the opening sequences of “Sunset Boulevard” sets up a couple of key expatiation about the film. . jgyzg ztuzhs ofoeq zwgzol mzgpp bif axggun qbrdlkx xgya zirxh