
feature · 19501h 50mUS
Sunset Boulevard
A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.
Drama★ 8.3(2,979)
At a glance
- Director
- Billy Wilder
- Cinematography
- John F. Seitz
- Editor
- Arthur P. Schmidt
- Music
- Franz Waxman
- Costume
- Edith Head
Department
Camera
- John F. SeitzDirector of Photographyprimary
- Otto PierceCamera Operatorprimary
Department
Electric / Lighting
- Walter TaylerGafferprimary
Department
Costume
- Edith HeadCostume Designerprimary
Recognition by craft
- Cinematography2n
- Original Score2n
- +5 non-craft
Recognition
Awards (4 won, 9 total)
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Original Screenplay1951Cited source (opens in new tab): [src]
- Status: WONAcademy AwardBest Original Screenplay1951Billy Wilder[src]
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