Sunset Boulevard
3Wins11NomsDirected by Billy Wilder
Synopsis
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Awards
23rd Academy Awards· 1951
- Music (Comedy or Drama Score)Franz WaxmanWon
- Production Design (Black and White)Hans Dreier, John Meehan: Samuel M. Comer, Ray MoyerWon
- Writing (Story and Screenplay)Billy Wilder, Charles Brackett, D. M. Marshman Jr.Won
- Actor in a Leading RoleWilliam Holden
- Actor in a Supporting RoleErich von Stroheim
- Actress in a Leading RoleGloria Swanson
- Actress in a Supporting RoleNancy Olson
- Best PictureSunset Boulevard Charles Brackett For Paramount Pictures
- Cinematography (Black and White)John F. Seitz
- DirectingBilly Wilder
- Film EditingArthur P. Schmidt, Doane Harrison
Details
Cast
William HoldenNominated
Gloria SwansonNominated
Erich von StroheimNominated
Nancy OlsonNominated
Fred Clark
Lloyd Gough
Jack Webb
Franklyn Farnum
Larry J. Blake- CCharles Dayton