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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
Theatrical release poster
Theatrical release poster
The Death Valley scenes, including this final sequence, were filmed over two months during midsummer, in harsh conditions.
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.
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.
In the wedding banquet scene, Trina's mother grotesquely devours her food.
Gibson Gowland
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Gibson Gowland was an English film actor.
Greed (1924 film)
…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; ZaSu Pitts as Trina Sieppe, his wife; and Jean Hersholt as McTeague's friend and eventual enemy Marcus Schouler. The film tells…
Gowland in 1928
Gowland in 1928