Gibson Gowland, Jean Hersholt

The life story of McTeague, a poorly educated working-class man who struggles to become a dentist in San Francisco during the early 1900s.

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Unrated, 2 hrs. 5 min.

Directed by: Erich von Stroheim

Release Date: January 1, 1924

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  • February 18, 2009
    No thankyou - Not interested
  • August 26, 2008
    Quite possibly the greatest silent film of all time.
  • July 8, 2008
    Great silent acting--here is where you see the origins of acting in film, totally distinct from the theatrical tradition.
  • March 24, 2008
    This movie had potential, but fell through the cracks. To bad.
  • November 11, 2007
    I typically shy away from silent dramas. Silent comedies tend to translate well to a "modern sensibility", but in my experience, it's generally not the case for dramas. Too much overacting for me to really immerse myself in the story. But "Greed" is a rare exeption, and is in ...( read more)fact one of the better movies I've seen. Von Stroheim is a masterful director, getting the most out of both his actors and his locations. Gibson Gowland is fascinating to watch; his physical power leaps off the screen, and he has a fascinating, expressive face. At over two hours (cut down from an original nine), the story never slowed, and the ending was good and bleak. Highly, highly recommended.
  • November 3, 2007
    Blistering assault on the worth of money.
  • May 24, 2007
    Roscoe Arbuckles Greatest Movie

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January 6, 2002
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Erich von Stroheim's Greed (1925), like the Venus de Milo, is acclaimed as a classic despite missing several parts deemed essential by its creator. full review

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