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Ready for My Closeup: The Making of Sunset Boulevard and the Dark Side of the Hollywood Dream
By Lubin, David M.
- ISBN
- 9781538739297
- Publisher
- Grand Central
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Starred Review on July 1, 2025 | Arts & Humanities
Lubin (Grand Illusions: American Art & the First World War) delves into the creation of the classic 1950 film Sunset Boulevard, exploring how director Billy Wilder and his screenwriting partner, Charles Brackett, took the theme of fleeting fame and wealth and produced a deeply critical masterpiece about the corrupting influence of Hollywood's obsession with youth and stardom. Lubin introduces readers to the e...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
