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Greed
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Greed

1924 · 140 min Drama Crime
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

When housewife Trina wins the lottery, her comfortable life with her dentist husband John slowly deteriorates, in part by her own increasing paranoia and partly by the machinations of villainous acquaintance Marcus.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.

Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.

For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.

Director: Erich von Stroheim

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.

🎭 Cast

Gibson Gowland

Gibson Gowland

John McTeague

Zasu Pitts

Zasu Pitts

Trina

Jean Hersholt

Jean Hersholt

Marcus

Dale Fuller

Dale Fuller

Maria

Tempe Pigott

Tempe Pigott

Mother McTeague

Sylvia Ashton

Sylvia Ashton

Mommer Sieppe

Chester Conklin

Chester Conklin

Popper Sieppe

Joan Standing

Joan Standing

Selina

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Jack Curtis

McTeague Sr. (uncredited)

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James F. Fulton

Cribbens a Prospector (uncredited)

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