Cast
Erich von Stroheim 
Mae Busch 
Maude George
Credits
Written by: Erich von Stroheim
Plot
A fake Russian count and his companions prey on wealthy visitors in Monte Carlo. It was the most expensive film of its time.
Sinekatalog’s take
Erich von Stroheim's lavish silent drama follows a fake Russian count preying on wealthy visitors at Monte Carlo. Decadent and sharp, it was the costliest film of its time and a sensational, cynical study of corruption.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.9 / 10 (4,398 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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