Sunset Boulevard

Overview

A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 5 awards, including the Oscars for Best Art Direction, Black and White and Best Writing, Original Screenplay (1951)
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Nominations
8 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Film Editing (1951)
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Box office
Grossed $5M worldwide, about 2.9 times its $1.75M budget
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Setting
Set in Los Angeles
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Music
Music by Franz Waxman
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Cinematography
Cinematography by John F. Seitz
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