Blind Husbands (1919)

Synopsis: Erich von Stroheim wrote, directed and starred in this sly romantic drama, which was also his first film as a director. Von Stroheim stars as von Steuben, a Prussian officer who pursues a surgeon's... Erich von Stroheim wrote, directed and starred in this sly romantic drama, which was also his first film as a director. Von Stroheim stars as von Steuben, a Prussian officer who pursues a surgeon's wife while the couple is on vacation in the Alps. After successfully seducing the wife, Mrs. Armstrong, von Steuben decides to further emasculate Dr. Armstrong by challenging him to a series of contests. Von Stroheim's first film is filled with the director's signature themes and finds him already experimenting with the cinematic techniques he would perfect in his later masterpieces. [More]

Starring: Erich Von Stroheim, Sam De Grasse, Gibson Gowland

Starring: Erich Von Stroheim, Sam De Grasse, Gibson Gowland

Director: Erich Von Stroheim

Director: Erich Von Stroheim
Screenwriter: Erich Von Stroheim

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