Greed (1924 film)
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Greed is a 1924 American silent psychological drama film written and directed by Erich von Stroheim and based on the 1899 Frank Norris novel McTeague. It stars Gibson Gowland as Dr. John McTeague; ZaS
Gibson Gowland
…Intolerance. In 1916, his son, actor and photographer Peter Gowland, was born. Often cast as a villain, his only starring role (out of 63 films) was in Greed (1924), directed by Erich von Stroheim, based on the Frank Norris novel McTeague, and costarring ZaSu Pitts. The film has become a classic despite its…
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The Death Valley scenes, including this final sequence, were filmed over two months during midsummer, in harsh conditions.
The wedding scene made innovative use of deep focus cinematography, despite challenges with the lighting.
In the wedding banquet scene, Trina's mother grotesquely devours her food.