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Silent Screams at the Whaley House

The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari

Relatives of an eccentric millionaire gather in his spooky mansion on the 20th anniversary of his death for the reading of his will. This motion picture represents one of the first of the subgenre that has come to be known as the Old Dark House film. Starring Laura La Plante and Forrest Stanley. Directed by Paul Leni. Released 1927. 80 minutes, not rated.

Reviews:
This milestone film, known for its expressionistic sets and techniques, tells the strange tale of a sleepwalker under the spell of the mysterious and evil Dr. Caligari. The simple but compelling story is augmented by the much-acclaimed expressionist set design that is full of angles and painted shafts of light and shadow Starring Werner Krauss and Conrad Veidt. Directed by Robert Wiene. Released 1920. 75 minutes, not rated.