Arthur Lennig notes

Today’s speaker is communicating via Skype. Arthur Lennig. His interest in Von Stroheim began with Grand Illusion, followed by his film with Gloria Swanson. He loves Von Stroheim scripts. He was his worst enemy. Very educated, very sincere. One of the first to address the horror of the first world war. He loves feet (as we know). Foolish Wives he became interested in as a professor. “You have a footage fetish.” Erich created his own past, a tapestry of lies. Was a lousy student. Left Austria due to financial reasons. Loves outfits. Griffith dresses loudly. He needed the money so he did Sunset Boulevard. Never told his wife about it. Sardonic Stroheim. Lennig collects film. BOOTLEG. Taught a class on Griffith and Stroheim. He remastered Foolish Wives.