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Foolish Wives (1922)

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Reviews Counted: 7

Fresh: 7

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Average Rating: 9/10

Runtime: 2 hrs 23 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Erich von Stroheim's psychologically penetrating and visually gorgeous study of "innocent Americans" abroad, and their inability to understand the longstanding rules of behavior followed by their... Erich von Stroheim's psychologically penetrating and visually gorgeous study of "innocent Americans" abroad, and their inability to understand the longstanding rules of behavior followed by their sophisticated European counterparts. An American diplomat and his wife journey to Monte Carlo, where he proceeds to bury himself in work. His wife, bored and upset with her husband's inattentiveness, and longing to experience the Continental nightlife, gradually succumbs to the flirtations of an elegant and charming "Count" -- who, in actuality, is merely a Russian military officer out to seduce her. As events come tumbling to a disastrous conclusion, the woman learns a valuable lesson about the meaning of true nobility, and the difference between appearance and reality. [More]

Starring: Erich Von Stroheim, Cesare Gravina, Maud George, Mae Busch

Starring: Erich Von Stroheim, Cesare Gravina, Maud George, Mae Busch, Harrison Ford

Director: Erich Von Stroheim

Director: Erich Von Stroheim
Screenwriter: Erich Von Stroheim, Marian Ainslee

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  • A beautiful reconstruction of Erich von Stroheim's classic silent feature. Publicized as the first film to cost a million dollars, "Foolish Wives" was at once praised for its extravagant visual design and condemned for its portrayal of a rogue count's unbridled and often peculiar sexual obsessions. The plot concerns the actions of the "Count" and two of his mistresses posing as his cousins as they set about separating rich ladies from their fortunes. In every way characteristic of writer/director/star von Stroheim's greatest works, "Foolish Wives" has over time gained a reputation as the great director's other masterwork, ranking second only to "Greed." The film is mastered from the original restored print.
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    08/14/06
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
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    The film that made the monocle wearing von Stroheim famous as The Man You Love To Hate.

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    Emanuel Levy
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    A towering example of Erich von Stroheim's intimidating genius and astonishing egocentrism.

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    04/19/05
    Walter Chaw
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    The original 'Eyes Wide Shut,' confronting the erotic obsession with frankness and confrontational humor.

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    09/03/04
    Thomas Delapa
    Boulder Weekly

    Foolish Wives is disillusionment Von Stroheim style.

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    A great, crazy masterpiece with Stroheim pulling double-duty as director and actor.

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