The Big Picture Few films have captured the zeitgeist of Hollywood's Golden Age with the same success as Sunset Boulevard. Billy Wilder's dark comedy/noir was one of the first to take a bold, near-meta look at the film industry and shed light on its more harsh realities.
The film was a massive hit, garnering numerous award nominations, praise, and being one of the first films to discuss the sexist realities that plagued Hollywood starlets as they matured. Swanson, herself, understood this better than anyone as she, like her character, had been a star of silent films. As she aged and as sound was implemented, Swanson was pushed out of films. Sunset Boulevard was Swanson's grand re-entry to the industry.
Gloria Swanson Was Frustrated During the Casting Process Swanson, however, was offended at the idea of having to prove herself. According to The Guardian, the actress would recall saying, "'Me? Test?' I was revolted." She continued to explain that she had "Never made a test in my life... I was rude to him.
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