Voyeurism and Scophophilia in Foolish Wives (1925) Erich von Stroheim

Intensive gazes: While Sergius Karamzin leers at Helen Hughes' legs, she seems to take note of his shiny black leather boots.

Foolish Wives, the million dolar picture with a reptilian count, fake Russian princesses with blonde wigs, artificial French Rivieara, know-it-all American diplomat, grotesque rustic den, scores of limbless war veterans, a counterfeiter devoted to his adult daughter with a child's intellect, a voyeuristic maid, professional fire brigade, real caviar, and a foolish wife.

Personally directed by Erich von Stroheim.