Swan ‧ son, Glo ‧ ri ‧ a /ˈswɒns ə n $ ˈswɑː-, ˈɡlɔːriə/ BrE AmE
(1897–1983) a US actress who appeared in many SILENT FILM s (=films made with no sound) , and is also known for appearing as the character Norma Desmond in the film Sunset Boulevard (1950)