Erich von Stroheim

The Profile

Austrian-born film director, actor and screenwriter of the silent era, known for lavish, controversial productions such as Foolish Wives (Femmine folli) and Greed.

Born in Vienna (1885) and died 1957; emigrated to the United States; active as director, screenwriter and actor during the silent and early sound eras; noted for large-scale, often censored productions and clashes with studios.

The available review (5/5) examines Erich von Stroheim's 1921 Foolish Wives (Femmine folli), stressing its scale, scandal and censorship. The reviewer highlights the extravagant Monte Carlo scenes, the ruthless lead Sergius Karamzin and the film's silent-era style. Recommendation: approach it aware of period morals and production context.