A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity.

Top Cast

William HoldenJoe Gillis

Gloria SwansonNorma Desmond

Erich von StroheimMax von Mayerling

Nancy OlsonBetty Schaefer

Fred ClarkSheldrake

Lloyd GoughMorino

Jack WebbArtie Green

Franklyn FarnumUndertaker