Background Material
Von Bids Adieu to Vienna
In 1909 Erich Von Stroheim leaves the army and Vienna behind for the USA.
The Von Stroheim Stock Company
Von Stroheim recruited a core of talented movie makers who were the foundation to his films in Hollywood.
The Cuts
It started off a little long, so Von Stroheim trimmed it once and then again. But that was not enough.
Rumors
Tragedy begets hope, and none more in Silent Hollywood than the hope that the lost footage will be found.
Sarah Collins
In 1893 Frank Norris read about this sensational murder and it got him thinking...
Polk Street, San Francisco
How accurate was Norris' and Von Stroheim's depiction?
Doleful Air
Doc played a doleful air on his concertina. Now sing along with Doc.
Norris' Quote
This quote of Frank Norris' appears in the opening credit sequence of the movie, and the sentiment is what caused all the trouble.
Quote at the start of Greed
Von Stroheim Interview
Bits of Lloyd Lewis' 1941 interview in Chicago.
Von Stroheim's Observations
Bits of his letter to Peter Noble about GREED.
Von Stroheim's Foreword
to "Hollywood Scapegoat."