10 Aug 1950
Sunset Boulevard
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
The Users
Hollywood is a game and the only thrill is winning.
A beautiful girl from a small town with dreams of making it in Hollywood marries an actor whose career is fading, then schemes to get him back into the big time - and her with him.
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Jaclyn Smith Elena Scheider
Tony Curtis Randy Brent
Red Buttons Warren Ambrose
Alan Feinstein Marty Lesky
Joan Fontaine Grace St. George
John Forsythe Reade Jamieson
George Hamilton Adam Baker
Darren McGavin Henry Waller
Carrie Nye Nancy Baker
Michelle Phillips Marina Brent
Michael Baseleon Harvey Parkes
John Pleshette Kip Nathan
Joanne Linville Elena's Mother
Army Archerd Himself
Walter George Alton Peter
Pat Ast The Dressmaker
Peter Brandon Maitre d'
Susette Carroll Girl in Movie
Frederick Combs Editor
Colin Hamilton Theodore
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