SILENT FILM Series: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)

Step into the shadowy world of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, the groundbreaking German silent horror film that forever changed the language of cinema. Presented with haunting visual design, twisted painted sets, and an atmosphere of psychological unease, this expressionist masterpiece follows the mysterious Dr. Caligari and his sleepwalking accomplice, Cesare, as a string of chilling murders terrorizes a small town.
STARS: Conrad Veidt, Werner Krauss, Friedrich Feher
RUNTIME: 51 Minutes
GENRE: Silent Film, Film Noir, Psychological Horror, Mystery, Thriller
RATING: PG-13
This show is part of the Silent Film Series, celebrating timeless scores and classic films. When the lights go down and the Mighty Wurlitzer rises from the orchestra pit, audiences are treated to a live organ performance featuring Tedde Gibson—complete with a short musical set before the credits roll and a brief introduction to each silent film. Our beloved Wurlitzer turns 100 this December, having filled the theater with music for nearly a century. The Weinberg Center, located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, MD, offers a historic backdrop for a unique film experience.