LTP Noir: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
Jul 26, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Season 3Ep. 74
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Episode description
We are ready for our close-up, Mr DeMille!
Just in time for its 75th Anniversary, LTP Noir delivers a supersized episode on the ultimate dark Hollywood satire that is "Sunset Boulevard". This knowing and tragic noir classic was nominated for 11 Academy Awards, excelling on multiple fronts. From the pairing of Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett to the casting of Gloria Swanson and Franz Waxman's inspired score, Josh unravels the skills and secrets behind this roller coaster production and its enduring legacy.
Plot Summary@2:20; Production@24:00; Review@1:07:00; Scoring Feature@1:19:00
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