A story of Vienna following World War I, in which the butchers became millionaires and the aristocrats became beggars, told against a background of mother-love and sacrifice..

Is The Greater Glory a silent film that still carries weight for a modern audience? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have the stomach for a relentless, grim exploration of economic ruin and the death of the middle class. This is not the escapist fluff often associated with the mid-1920s; it is a harrowing look at wha...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Curt Rehfeld

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"Is The Greater Glory a silent film that still carries weight for a modern audience? Short answer: Yes, but only if you have the stomach for a relentless, grim exploration of economic ruin and the death of the middle class. This is not the escapist fluff often associated with the mid-1920s; it is a harrowing look at what happens when a society’s foundation is yanked out from under its feet.This film is for the historian of cinema who values atmosphere over traditional pacing and for those who app..."
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