“The public—ah, the public! The public is a child. It must be led. It must be told what to see and what not to see.”

About Erich von Stroheim

Filmmaker • American

Erich von Stroheim was an acclaimed Austrian-American director, actor, and screenwriter, celebrated for his pioneering work in the silent film era. Known as 'The Man You Love to Hate,' he often portrayed villainous or...