by Arthur Lennig (Author)
Erich von Stroheim (1885-1957) was one of the giants in American film history. Stubborn, arrogant, and colorful, he saw himself as a cinema artist, which led to conflicts with producers and studio executives who complained about the inflated budgets and extraordinary length of his films. Stroheim achieved great notoriety and success, but he was so uncompromising that he turned his triumph into failure. He was banned from ever directing again and spent his remaining years as an actor. Stroheim's
Author Biography
Arthur Lennig, emeritus professor of cinema at the University of Albany, is the author of The Immortal Count and several other books on silent film.
Number of Pages: 574
Dimensions: 1.11 x 8.74 x 5.66 IN
Publication Date: April 18, 2003