Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Gloria Swanson: An American actress who was a major star during the silent film era and continued her career into the sound era, known for her roles in numerous silent films and later for her iconic performance in Sunset Boulevard (1950).

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Gloria Swanson was one of the most famous actresses of the 1920s.
  • The film festival featured a retrospective of Gloria Swanson's early work.

Advanced Usage

• "A Gloria Swanson of the business world": Used metaphorically to describe a woman who is a dominant, glamorous, and enduring figure in her field, reminiscent of the actress's persona.
  • She became the Gloria Swanson of the tech industry, known for her style and longevity.

Variants and Related Words

• Swanson: A common shorthand reference to the actress.
  • The biography is titled "Swanson on Swanson."

Synonyms

• Silent film star: A performer who was famous during the era of silent cinema.
• Screen legend: An actor or actress of enduring fame and iconic status in film history.

Related Idioms

• "Ready for my close-up": A famous line delivered by Gloria Swanson's character Norma Desmond in , often used humorously to indicate one is prepared for attention or scrutiny.
  • After fixing her hair, she turned to the camera and said, "Alright, I'm ready for my close-up."

Noun

1. United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)