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TNT revives Von Stroheim's silent epic

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From: Chicago Sun-Times
Date: 19900730
Author:Mary Houlihan-Skilton

Silent film director Eric Von Stroheim would have reveled in the television phenomenon we call the mini-series.

Unlike the works of most directors in the 1920s, his films - in which every detail was perfect, from the development of the set to the motivation of his actors - were very lengthy works. Unfortunately, in his extravagance he created an early version of the mini-series and in the process alienated Hollywood studio bosses.

One of his epics, "Greed," based on the Frank Norris novel McTeague, will be shown from 7 to 10 tonight on the TNT cable channel. Even though this ...

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