Almost Nobody Passes This Classic Film Noir Quiz

Gloria Swanson played a washed-up silent-film star determined to make a comeback in this 1950 film noir.

Retry Correct Incorrect If the quote, “Alright, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up,” sounds familiar, then you probably know it from Sunset Boulevard. The film satirized Hollywood and used film noir techniques such as high contrast lighting and murky interiors.

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Gloria Swanson played a washed-up silent-film star determined to make a comeback in this 1950 film noir.

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