
Erich von Stroheim
Where to watch Erich von Stroheim in United States. On screen since 1915. Licensed apps only — 24 titles we track below.
Erich von Stroheim (September 22, 1885 – May 12, 1957) was a multifaceted Austrian-American actor, director, and writer known for his contributions to cinema during the silent film era. He was renowned for his meticulous attention to detail as a director and for portraying intense, often morally ambiguous characters on screen.
Stroheim gained fame for directing and starring in films like "Greed" and "The Merry Widow." His style was marked by elaborate storytelling and a commitment to realism.
Stroheim's career was impactful, though often marked by conflicts with studios due to his uncompromising vision, which led to some of his films being heavily edited against his wishes.
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Sunset Boulevard
Max von Mayerling · 1950

Grand Illusion
Captain von Rauffenstein · 1937

Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Second Pharisee (uncredited) · 1916

Greed
Balloon Vendor (uncredited) · 1924

Five Graves to Cairo
Field Marshal Erwin Rommel · 1943

Foolish Wives
Count Wladislaw Sergius Karamzin · 1922

Boys' School
Walter, le professeur d'anglais · 1938

The Wedding March
Nicki / Prince Nickolas · 1928

The Great Flamarion
The Great Flamarion · 1945

Blind Husbands
Lt. Erich von Steuben · 1919

The North Star
Dr. von Harden · 1943

The Great Gabbo
Gabbo · 1929

Napoleon
Ludwig van Beethoven · 1955

Hearts of the World
A Hun · 1918

Souls for Sale
Self - Celebrity Director · 1923

The Lady and the Monster
Prof. Franz Mueller · 1944

Unnatural
Jacob ten Brinken · 1952

The Lost Squadron
Arthur von Furst · 1932

1925 Studio Tour
Self · 1925

The Mask of Diijon
Diijon · 1946

Alibi
Professor Winckler · 1937

Personal Column
Pears, l'ex-couturier · 1939

As You Desire Me
Carl Salter · 1932

The Crime of Doctor Crespi
Dr. Andre Crespi · 1935