Greed

Greed

  • Director: Erich von Stroheim
  • Writer: June Mathis,Erich von Stroheim,Frank Norris
  • Countries of origin: United States
  • Language: None, English
  • Release date: January 26, 1925
  • Sound mix: Silent
  • Aspect ratio: 1.33 : 1
  • Also known as: Greedy Wives
  • "Greed" (Greed) is an American silent film directed by Erich Von Stroheim in 1924 , adapted from Frank Norris' 1899 novel "McTeague". The film failed at the box office and word of mouth when it was released, but it has been regarded as one of the greatest films in history since the 1950s; many filmmakers and scholars praised its influence on future films.

    Details

    • Release date January 26, 1925
    • Filming locations Alabama Hills, Lone Pine, California, USA
    • Production companies Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation

    Box office

    Budget

    $546,883 (estimated)

    Movie reviews

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    • By Nelle 2022-09-14 16:09:00

      Movie Note 008: Greed

      Narrative, structure and characters: The
      male protagonist works in the gold mine of his hometown, and his alcoholic father died of indulgence for the dispute between a bird and a person, and his mother asked him (with an accordion) to follow the dentist leave hometown.
      His mother died and sent him an inheritance ($250), he opened his own clinic and met a group of friends in the place where he lived. The female protagonist appears; the male protagonist buys bird breeding.
      The...

    • By Talon 2022-05-06 06:01:08

      "Greedy": The Second Series of Director Strohheim

      【Movie introduction】:

      The 1924 "Greed" is Eric. Feng. Director Strohheim’s most prestigious work, adapted from the naturalistic novel "McTiger", originally lasted more than nine hours, but was cut to 140 minutes by MGM when it was finally released, so that the director I don't recognize it (this is one of the biggest tragedies in...

    • By Kelvin 2022-05-06 06:01:08

      greedy

      This is a classic movie, a classic in the classics. I have watched every classic movie more than three times, and I have a new understanding every time I watch it.
      I heard that this movie has a good reputation, so I went to the cinema to watch it the first weekend it was released. This movie is worthy of my movie ticket. It's more exciting.

      The story is very touching and has a strong viewability. When I watched the movie, I completely devoted myself to the storyline

      ....

    • By Kenton 2022-05-06 06:01:08

      Greed textbook compilation

      The story is 108 pages, the climax is exquisite, 335 pages, the story is climax, the film is 241, Golan’s subtle realism, the film is 275, the actor really lives in a shabby house, I hate the studio, the experience is the low-level life in the film, the director’s creation is in the same lens space, page 228 At the same time, a list of two or two groups of characters’ behaviors and actions are contrasted with each other, showing the metaphor of the contrast. The business card of the silent...

    • By Emiliano 2022-05-06 06:01:08

      "Greed" (United States, 1924)

      "Greed" (United States, 1924)

      *English title: Greed
      *Director: Erich von Stroheim
      *Starring: Zasu Pitts, Gibson Gibson Gowland, Jean Hersholt...
      *Dialogue: Silent
      Film *Length: 140 min / 239 min
      *Distribution Company: Turner Classic Movies (TCM) ...
      *Release date:

      239-minute silent film on December 4, 1924 . The title of the movie is clearer. This version is based on the 140-minute release version and complements the screen to present the plot...

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    • By Janelle 2023-09-25 18:26:22

      The original version is said to be 9...

    • By Carmel 2023-09-03 15:39:36

      Just watch the 140 minute...

    • By Leo 2023-08-19 15:15:06

      O cursed lust of gold! When for thy sake, the fool throws up his interest in both worlds. First, starved in this, then damn'd in that to come. (last subtitle card) An uncompromising naturalism Practical, captures the rough working-class life of America's new cities...there's a real heartbreak in McTeague's plight, who may end up being a double murderer, but has a gentle and innocent soul at heart...this is a guy who just wants to be a dentist , the man who just wanted to smell Trina's aroma,...

    • By Zoe 2023-08-14 01:28:14

      This is a simple story about an ordinary couple whose greed for money surged after they suddenly became rich, and their human nature was gradually distorted until the tragedy ended, but it gave people a strong sense of substitution. The actions of the actors and the movement of the camera alone express it all. For example, on the first date, the grim feeling of her opening her mouth to see his filled teeth revealed the greed theme in advance. The gold scattered all over the desert at the end is...

    • By Karlie 2023-08-04 14:01:45

      8. The emperor superstar in the fragmented film world. The greedy incompleteness can be said to be the most beautiful and most painful regret in film history. When the copy of a film can’t even be a complete film, I really understand it. Strohheim’s helplessness and pain, unfortunately, the magnificence of the film can only be imagined by limited stills. The tragic fate of the early films is...

    Movie plot

    The film deeply analyzes the tragedy caused by the Greed of human nature. The story takes place at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. When a Chinese-European immigrant Mike Teague was practicing medicine in San Francisco, he met Marcus Scholer, who was also an immigrant, and became friends with the latter. He found out that he was in love with Skole’s fiancé Trina, Trina also liked him, and they got...
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    Background creation

    The novel is full of naturalism, but the film combines realism and romanticism. The film scenes were all shot on-site in San Francisco, which truly reflected the personality and psychological characteristics of immigrants from Central Europe in the American social environment at the time, the prejudices and defects of the petty bourgeoisie, and the general desire of Americans to stand out in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The...
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    Movie quotes

    • Marcus: Don't do anything I wouldn't do... you know!

    • Title Card: First... chance had brought them face to face; now... mysterious instincts, as ungovernable as the winds of the heavens, were knitting their lives together.

    • Lottery Agent: On presentation of your ticket... you will receive a check for five thousand dollars!