Sunset Boulevard (1950)
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
10 Kinolab Clips
Opening Sequence
Joe Gillis (William Holden) begins the story of his demise.
Duration: 00:10:23
Timestamp: 00:00:01
Contributor: Phoebe Marin
10086 Sunset Boulevard
After giving the repo-men the slip, Joe (William Holden) stumbles upon old Hollywood actress Norma Desmond's (Gloria Swanson) mansion.
Duration: 00:07:31
Timestamp: 00:10:19
Contributor: Phoebe Marin
Joe's First Night
Joe (William Holden) spends the night at Norma's (Gloria Swanson) and wakes up to all his belongings in the guest room.
Duration: 00:07:53
Timestamp: 00:20:24
Contributor: Phoebe Marin
Forgotten Star
Joe (William Holden) and Norma (Gloria Swanson) watch one of Norma's old films.
Duration: 00:02:56
Timestamp: 00:30:14
Contributor: Phoebe Marin
New Year's at Norma's
Joe (William Holden) attends Norma's (Gloria Swanson) lavish New Year's Eve "party."
Duration: 00:08:14
Timestamp: 00:38:28
Contributor: Phoebe Marin
New Year's at Artie's
Joe (William Holden) arrives at Artie's (Jack Webb) New Year's party after fleeing Norma's (Gloria Swanson) and finds Betty (Nancy Olson) there.
Duration: 00:08:55
Timestamp: 00:47:15
Contributor: Phoebe Marin
DeMille's Set
Joe (William Holden) and Max (Erich von Stroheim) accompany Norma (Gloria Swanson) to Paramount Pictures to see what Cecil DeMille (himself) has to say about the script.
Duration: 00:07:56
Timestamp: 01:04:01
Contributor: Phoebe Marin
Moonlighting
While Norma (Gloria Swanson) undergoes an intense makeover for her "comeback," Joe (William Holden) sneaks out at night to write a script with Betty (Nancy Olson).
Duration: 00:05:24
Timestamp: 01:15:53
Contributor: Phoebe Marin
The Truth Comes Out
After finding out about Joe's (William Holden) sneaking around, Norma (Gloria Swanson) calls Betty (Nancy Olson) and taunts her.
Duration: 00:08:13
Timestamp: 01:30:26
Contributor: Phoebe Marin
Closing Sequence
During their fight, Norma (Gloria Swanson) shoots Joe (William Holden).
Duration: 00:07:23
Timestamp: 01:42:23
Contributor: Phoebe Marin