Sunset Blvd. (1950)

Mr. DeMille, I'm Ready for My Close-Up

In this classic scene, Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) gives her final performance as she descends into madness.

Directed by Billy Wilder.

© Paramount 2013

Released in 1950 by Paramount.

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