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9.4 out of 10

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  • Starring: Gloria Swanson, William Holden
  • Summary: Billy Wilder's 1950 classic stars Gloria Swanson as has-been silent film star Norma Desmond.

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  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    100
    No other motion picture about Hollywood comes near Billy Wilder's searing, uncompromising and utterly fascinating portrait of the film community.
  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    90
    Performances by the entire cast, and particularly William Holden and Gloria Swanson, are exceptionally fine.
  3. Village Voice
    Reviewed by: Michael Atkinson
    80
    What's not recognized enough is the indelible, self-sickened performance of William Holden as Desmond's boy-toy/hired hack.

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  1. BrianE
    10
    This is seriously my favorite movie of all time. The writing is sooo good, it seems impossible that it came from just two people. Gloria Swanson is amazing in this and deserved the Oscar, as did William Holden. I loved every frame of it.… Expand
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  2. DavidS.
    10
    One of the most extraordinary filmed works ever made. The writing, acting, direction and photography are first class. The connection between the real Gloria Swanson and Max the butler is worth researching.… Expand
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