More surprising, however, was that Gloria Swanson did not win best actress for playing Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard, a towering portrayal of a silent film star who Hollywood has passed by and who ...

BroadwayWorld previously spoke with Gonzalez about guest starring in the iconic role of Norma Desmond. Read the full story HERE. Haunted by her memories and dreams, movie star Norma Desmond ...

Desperate for cash, screenwriter Joe Gillis has a chance meeting with a faded silent film star. Norma Desmond lives in her crumbling Sunset Boulevard mansion with only her butler to keep her company.

I cannot be a movie star.' ” At the time, she worked 11-hour days, six days a week. “I was so tired.” Related: Rita Moreno ...

It is based on Billy Wilder's classic 1950 film. "Sunset Boulevard" is the story of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen ...