August 10, 1950 –
Billy Wilder’s caustic, black-hearted masterpiece, Sunset Boulevard premiered in New York City, on this date.
When Gloria Swanson finished Norma’s final scene, the mad staircase descent, she burst into tears and the crew applauded. Even though it wasn’t the last scene filmed, Billy Wilder threw a party for her as soon as the shot was finished.
The Haus of Dcaligari 