Expressionism, Noir, and Sunset Boulevard Review

Sunset Boulevard was released in this year.

• 1920

• 1950

• 1980

In Film Noir terminology, Norma Desmond is this type of character.

• Superhero

• Femme Fatale

• Butler

One characteristic of Film Noir.

• Dark, depressing themes.

• Bright colors.

• Lots of light.

In Sunset Boulevard, who has really been sending Norma fan letter?

• Her fans, of course!

• Joe

• Max

What kind of movies made Norma rich and famous?

• Silent movies

• Musicals

• Horror movies

In film noir terminology, Joe Gillis could be described as this due to his lack of heroic qualities.

• Femme Fatale

• Anti-Hero

• Super Villain

This style of film came BEFORE film noir and had a large influence on its artistic style.

• Silent Films

• Slapstick Comedies

• German Expressionism

In Sunset Boulevard, what is Joe Gillis' job?

• Screenwriter

• Mechanic

• Chef

Who was Norma's first husband?

• Joe

• Max

• Cecil B. DeMille

Norma thinks the studio has been calling her to buy her script. In reality, they want this.

• Her car.

• Her house.

• Her pet chimp.