Greed(1924)
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Greed Synopsis
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.
Greed (1924) is a drama and crime film directed by Erich von Stroheim, released on December 4, 1924 with a runtime of 2h 20m. It stars Gibson Gowland, Zasu Pitts, Jean Hersholt and Dale Fuller. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 205 ratings.
- Director:
- Erich von Stroheim
- Writers:
- Erich von Stroheim, June Mathis, Frank Norris
- Producers:
- Irving Thalberg
- Cinematographer:
- William H. Daniels
- Composer:
- William Axt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $665,603
- Revenue:
- $274,827
- Status:
- Released
Greed (1924) Trailer
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Greed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gibson Gowland
as John McTeague
Zasu Pitts
as Trina
Jean Hersholt
as Marcus
Dale Fuller
as Maria
Tempe Pigott
as Mother McTeague
Sylvia Ashton
as Mommer Sieppe
Chester Conklin
as Popper Sieppe
Joan Standing
as Selina
- Jack Curtis
Jack Curtis
as McTeague Sr. (uncredited)
- James F. Fulton
James F. Fulton
as Cribbens a Prospector (uncredited)
- Florence Gibson
Florence Gibson
as Hag (uncredited)
Cesare Gravina
as Zwerkow a Junkman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Erich von Stroheim, written by Erich von Stroheim, June Mathis and Frank Norris, produced by Irving Thalberg.
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Greed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 205 ratings.
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Greed – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Greed online?
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Greed (1924) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Greed?
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The main cast of Greed (1924) includes Gibson Gowland, Zasu Pitts, Jean Hersholt, Dale Fuller and Tempe Pigott. The film was directed by Erich von Stroheim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Greed released?
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Greed was released on December 4, 1924 and runs for 2h 20m.
Is Greed worth watching?
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Greed (1924) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 205 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Greed?
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Yes. The official Greed trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.