Gloria Swanson was one of the biggest stars of the silent film era. Learn how she ended up in financial ruins due to an affair. 🎥Million Dollar American Princesses | Smithsonian Channel

Gloria Swanson was ready for her close up! 🎥 Sunset Blvd (1950) | Paramount Pictures

Gloria Swanson makes a special appearance as herself on today's episode of #TheBeverlyHillbillies! Swanson was one of the most iconic stars of the silent film era, scoring 3 Oscar nominations and winning a Golden Globe for SUNSET BOULEVARD ('50). 🏆📽 The episode is an ode to her career, as the Clampetts mistake Gloria as destitute when they hear her estate is being auctioned off for charity and offer to finance a silent film to help get her back on her feet. 🤣 Watch "The Gloria Swanson Story"

Born on this day in 1899, Gloria Swanson was a fiercely independent artist who made one of the greatest comebacks of all time with 1950’s Oscar-winning Sunset Boulevard. From Million Dollar American Princesses: http://bitly.com/ScreenQueens | Smithsonian Channel