A silver screen gem about an aging silent-film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity and enlists a down-on-his-luck, opportunistic young screenwriter to aid her comeback, but her maniacal ego turns the challenge into an uphill battle. Starring William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and Erich von Stroheim; directed by Billy Wilder.  

Screened at Taliesin in 1951 

Director: Billy Wilder
Production Year: 1950
Rating: TV-PG
Runtime: 110 minutes

Doors open at 6:00 PM with remarks starting at 6:45 PM. The film will start promptly at 7:00 PM. 

This film is presented in partnership with the River Valley Film Club

About Taliesin Preservation

VISION
Taliesin is acknowledged as the embodiment of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright's commitment to the creation of exceptional environments that harmonize architecture, art, culture, and the land.

MISSION
As stewards, Taliesin Preservation's mission is to preserve the cultural, built, and natural environments that comprise the Taliesin property and to conduct public educational and cultural programming that provides a greater understanding of Frank Lloyd Wright's architecture and ideas

Photo Waiver 

Photography, videography, and audio recording are not allowed during the program. Photography and short-form videos up to 30 seconds, without archival footage and for personal use only, are allowed before and after the program. Equipment, such as tripods and selfie sticks, is not permitted. No other reproductions may be created for commercial use in any way without the express, written consent of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. 
 
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