Erich von Stroheim Quotes

A collection of quotes by Erich von Stroheim.

Erich von Stroheim (1885-1957) was an Austrian-American actor, director, and screenwriter. Known for his impeccable attention to detail and realistic approach, von Stroheim played notable roles in films like "Sunset Boulevard" and "Grand Illusion." He transitioned to directing and gained recognition for his innovative filmmaking techniques in movies such as "Greed" and "Foolish Wives." Despite facing financial setbacks and clashes with the studio system, von Stroheim left an indelible mark on the history of cinema as an influential figure of the silent era.

It is not because I do not love my adopted land - it is the

It is not because I do not love my adopted land - it is the natural feeling of one far from home, who remembers those happy, carefree days when life flowed at full tide, without responsibility, flashing past one like the drama in a fascinating story of adventure and romance.

Erich von Stroheim

Life Love Home Adventure

The picture has made its million back in four months; I have

The picture has made its million back in four months; I have been overwhelmed by letters, hundreds of them, literally, begging me in my next production not to swing over the shallow trash of mother love, father love, sister love, brother love.

Erich von Stroheim

Because I select my players from a feeling that comes to me

Because I select my players from a feeling that comes to me when I am with them, a certain sympathy you might call it, or a vibration that exists between us that convinces me they are right.

Erich von Stroheim

I would like to have you quote me, Erich von Stroheim, as ha

I would like to have you quote me, Erich von Stroheim, as having said on this day of this month of this year this one thing: you Americans are living on baby food.

Erich von Stroheim