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Word and Image in “Sunset Boulevard” (1950) – Part 2

Subtext: Conversations about Classic Books and Films

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Norma as silent-film culture symbol

Wes frames Norma as embodiment of silent cinema, pleading for an impossible return and stasis on screen.

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