description Greed Overview
Greed is a 1924 silent drama adapted from Frank Norris’ novel, McTeague. It depicts the life of Dr. John McTeague, a San Francisco dentist, and his tumultuous relationship with his wife, Trina Sieppe, and friend Marcus Schouler. The narrative explores themes of obsession and destructive behavior within their shared circumstances.
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info Greed Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1924 |
help Greed FAQ
Is the 1924 movie Greed available to watch in its original length?
No, director Erich von Stroheim's original cut was notoriously over nine hours long and has been mostly lost to history. The current available versions are drastically cut down, often running around two hours, restored using still photographs.
What novel is the silent film Greed based on?
The film is a direct adaptation of Frank Norris's 1899 novel McTeague. It follows the story of a miner turned unlicensed dentist in San Francisco whose life is ruined by jealousy and greed.
Why was the original Greed film cut so heavily by the studio?
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) deemed the original runtime entirely too long for theatrical release. Studio executives ordered massive cuts to bring the sprawling narrative down to a commercially viable length, destroying the excised footage.
Does the 1924 film Greed have a synchronized soundtrack?
As a silent film, it originally accompanied live musical performances in theaters rather than featuring synchronized audio. Modern restored releases often include a newly recorded orchestral score to match the dramatic tone of the tragic narrative.
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