Skip to main content

Posts

Showing posts with the label ZaSu Pitts

Greed (Gibson Gowland 1924) review

"Greed" is a classic film that explores the depths of human nature and desire, depicting the dramatic changes in character and fate brought about by sudden wealth. The movie tells the story of a loving and kind couple who, after coming into a large sum of money, experience a drastic shift in their personalities and relationship, ultimately leading to their downfall. The stark contrast between the male and female protagonists before and after winning the lottery is crucial in highlighting the dramatic watershed that occurs. To enhance the main storyline, the film introduces a supporting character who evolves from self-sacrifice to jealousy and resentment, eventually destroying the lives of the main couple and spiraling into his own desert of destruction driven by money madness. This character not only sets up and advances the main couple’s acquaintance and romance but also provides external stimulation and a brutal endpoint to their transformation. Through this character’s jou...