MGM, 1924. Lobby card. Director Erich von Stroheim's gritty and realistic film about the power of money over human nature was, in its original form, 4.5 hours long. In a heart-wrenching scenario, MGM cut the film down to less than 3 hours (against von Stroheim's wishes) and the rest of the footage was thrown away by a studio worker. It did not do well at the box office but has since become iconic and is responsible for introducing many camera techniques that are still utilized today. This card is the most sought after in the lobby card set. 11 x 14 in.
MGM, 1924. Lobby card. Director Erich von Stroheim's gritty and realistic film about the power of money over human nature was, in its original form, 4.5 hours long. In a heart-wrenching scenario, MGM cut the film down to less than 3 hours (against von Stroheim's wishes) and the rest of the footage was thrown away by a studio worker. It did not do well at the box office but has since become iconic and is responsible for introducing many camera techniques that are still utilized today. This card is the most sought after in the lobby card set. 11 x 14 in.
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