In Paris, a disfigured man known as the Phantom haunts the Opera House, causing tragedy and unrequited love. He becomes infatuated with a young soprano, Christine, and kidnaps her, forcing her to sing for him. As their relationship unfolds, secrets are revealed and tragic events unfold.
In this psychological thriller, a circus performer with a dark past becomes entangled in a romantic sabotage plot, leading to blackmail, murder, and a police manhunt. As secrets unravel and tensions rise, the characters are forced to confront their fears and desires, resulting in a thrilling and twisted tale of love and betrayal.
Hosted by Christopher Lee, this documentary examines the different actors who have portrayed Dracula over the years.
A hunchbacked bell-ringer must save a beautiful gypsy from being unjustly executed as he faces oppression and social conflict in medieval Paris.
A teenage boy is home alone for the weekend but when nocturnal creatures living in his attic escape, he must survive.
In the crime-ridden city of San Francisco, a man seeks revenge on the mob boss who caused him to become handicapped. He navigates the criminal underworld, encounters anarchy and brutality, and forms a secret alliance with the secret service to bring down the gang lord.
He Who Gets Slapped tells the story of a sad clown who seeks revenge against the woman who betrayed him. Set in the circus world, the film explores themes of unrequited love, tragedy, and the human condition.
A compilation of early-day silent films that serves as a glimpse back to the formative days of the movie industry as a salute to Hollywood's Golden Year, so proclaimed by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce as 1953.
En route to Australia, beautiful authoress Alice Gordon (Louise Lovely) is shipwrecked on a desert island in the company of wealthy book publisher John Meeson. Sensing that his days are numbered, and lacking pencil and paper, Meeson tattoos his last will and testament on Alice's lovely back.
Oliver Twist is a young orphan boy who is mistreated and abused at an orphanage. He escapes and goes to London, where he falls in with a gang of pickpockets led by the sinister Fagin. Oliver's life takes a turn for the better when he is adopted by a kind and wealthy benefactor, but he soon finds himself in danger once again when his past catches up with him.
A detective and his team investigate a series of murders in London, uncovering a dark secret that involves vampires and ghouls. The mystery deepens as they delve into the city's urban legends and superstitions.
The Unholy Three follows a group of criminals who use disguises to pull off a series of robberies. Along the way, they encounter unrequited love, betrayal, and a murder trial. This silent film combines elements of macabre and redemption, set against the backdrop of a Christmas Eve.
Part of a 7-part series exploring all aspects of Hollywood.
Quincy Adams Sawyer is a young attorney who one day meets a girl in the park and is immediately smitten with her.
The Ace of Hearts is a silent film released in 1921. It tells the story of a secret society that plans to assassinate a wealthy and corrupt socialite. In the midst of their plan, a love triangle ensues, leading to suspense, jealousy, and self-sacrifice. The film explores themes of conspiracy, marriage, and the consequences of radicalization.
Laugh, Clown, Laugh (1928) is a dramatic silent film that follows the story of Tito, a doctor who falls in love with Simonetta, an orphan raised by a traveling circus. However, Simonetta only has eyes for the clown, Luigi. As the love triangle unfolds, Tito must confront his unrequited love and make a difficult choice that will change all their lives forever.
A man recalls his earlier days when he was married and his wife cheated on him.
After being cheated and left for dead by his former partner, a magician seeks revenge by posing as a cripple and orchestrating a supernatural revenge plot in the African jungle.
A no-nonsense Marine sergeant trains new recruits and helps defend a Chinese village against bandits during the Chinese Civil War. Along the way, he forms a bond with a young woman.
After divorcing her husband Kent, actress Anne Wetherall returns to the stage. Upon receiving a plea for help from childhood chum Nell Jerrold begging Anne to save Nell's daughter Betty from marrying Kent, the ex-Mrs. Wetherall decides to journey to the Jerrold's home in the town of Wheaton to investigate.