Set in Monte Carlo, this shocking, cynical movie tells of a ruthless con man who poses as a Russian count in order to seduce and extort money from naïve, wealthy American wives.
USA, 1922, Erich von Stroheim
The feature that Erich von Stroheim made right before Greed was a typically extravagant spectacle that Universal touted as the first picture to cost over a million dollars. Restored version courtesy of the San Francisco Film Society. Recorded music. 35mm. 110 min. @ 24 frames per second. Special admission $13; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $10. No passes.
Special admission $13; members, CIA & CSU I.D.holders, and those age 25 & under $10.
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2022/11/26 - 2022/11/26
The Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque
11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
