Metropolis
Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Why you'll love it
A pioneering work of science fiction, Metropolis is a silent film classic that explores themes of class struggle and dystopia.
The General
Buster Keaton, Marion Mack, Glen Cavender
After being rejected by the Confederate military, not realizing it was due to his crucial civilian role, an engineer must single-handedly recapture his beloved locomotive after it is seized by Union spies and return it through ene...
Why you'll love it
A silent comedy film classic that combines physical comedy and dramatic moments in a Civil War setting.
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Werner Krauss, Conrad Veidt, Friedrich Feher
Hypnotist Dr. Caligari uses a somnambulist, Cesare, to commit murders.
Why you'll love it
A silent horror film classic known for its expressionistic style and exploration of the human psyche.
Nosferatu
Max Schreck, Alexander Granach, Gustav von Wangenheim
Vampire Count Orlok expresses interest in a new residence and real estate agent Hutter's wife.
Why you'll love it
A silent horror film classic that introduced the character of Count Orlok, an iconic figure in the horror genre.
Battleship Potemkin
Aleksandr Antonov, Vladimir Barskiy, Grigoriy Aleksandrov
In the midst of the Russian Revolution of 1905, the crew of the battleship Potemkin mutiny against the brutal, tyrannical regime of the vessel's officers. The resulting street demonstration in Odessa brings on a police massacre.
Why you'll love it
A silent film classic that presents a dramatized version of the mutiny that occurred in 1905 when the crew of the Russian battleship Potemkin rebelled against their officers.