Famous quote by Gloria Swanson

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Sunset Boulevard opened in August 1950, and it was pronounced the best movie ever made about Hollywood
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"Sunset Boulevard opened in August 1950, and it was pronounced the best movie ever made about Hollywood"

- Gloria Swanson

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This quote by Gloria Swanson speaks with the success of the 1950 film, Sunset Boulevard. The film was launched in August 1950 and was right away applauded for its precise and informative portrayal of Hollywood. Swanson's quote suggests that the movie was viewed as a work of art, and that it was the very best motion picture ever made about Hollywood. This is a testimony to the quality of the film, in addition to the skill of the filmmakers and stars included. The movie was a vital and business success, and it has actually because become a classic of the film industry. The quote also talks to the power of cinema, and how it can be utilized to inform stories about the world around us. Sundown Boulevard is a best example of this, and it is a testimony to the power of movie theater.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gloria Swanson between March 17, 1899 and April 4, 1983. She was a famous Actress from USA. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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