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The Thief of Bagdad (1924)

Charlotte Movies — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:05:33 +0000

2h 19min. // A wily street thief darts through the bustling bazaars of Bagdad, living by his wits and the lightness of his feet. He laughs at the pious and the powerful alike, plucking purses and trinkets with acrobatic ease, convinced that happiness lies only in the treasures he can steal. Everything changes when a daring escapade carries him over the palace walls and into the presence of the Caliph’s sheltered daughter. Struck by her beauty and grace, the carefree rogue is suddenly confronted with a desire he cannot pilfer: the love of a princess far beyond his station.

To win her hand, suitors from distant kingdoms arrive bearing riches and grand promises, each vowing to fulfill impossible tasks. Determined not to be outdone, the thief reinvents himself as a prince and joins the contest, relying on his courage, cunning, and astonishing athleticism. His quest sends him across deserts and seas into realms of pure fantasy, where magic carpets soar above the clouds, enchanted ropes climb into the sky, and sinister monsters lurk in shadowy caverns.

As he travels, the thief is forced to confront not only supernatural perils but the darker ambitions of those who would seize Bagdad for themselves. A treacherous Mongol court intrigues from within, using spies and slaves to undermine the Caliph’s rule, while the princess becomes a pawn in their designs. The rogue who once believed in nothing but his own agility must decide what kind of man he wishes to be.

Through feats of daring and a newfound sense of honor, he learns that true greatness lies not in stolen jewels but in sacrifice, loyalty, and devotion. The tale builds to a lavish, effects-laden climax as wonder upon wonder unfolds, capturing the exuberant spirit of silent-era spectacle and the timeless allure of Arabian Nights storytelling.

Directed by: Raoul Walsh

Writing Credits: Achmed Abdullah

Starring: Douglas Fairbanks, Anna May Wong, Snitz Edwards, Brandon Hurst, Charles Belcher

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The Thief Of Bagdad (1940)

Charlotte Movies — Fri, 01 May 2026 13:13:44 +0000

1h 46min. // After being tricked and cast out of Bagdad by the evil Jaffar, King Ahmad joins forces with a thief named Abu to reclaim his throne, the city, and the Princess he loves.

Directed by: Ludwig Berger, Michael Powell and Tim Whelan

Writing Credits: Miles Malleson and Miklós Rózsa

Starring: Conrad Veidt (as Jaffar), Sabu (as Abu), June Duprez (as Princess), John Justin (as Ahmad), Rex Ingram (as Djinn), Miles Malleson (as Sultan) and Mary Morris (as Halima)

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Awards:

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1941. Best Cinematography, Color. Georges Périnal.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1941. Best Art Direction, Color. Vincent Korda.

WON. Academy Awards, USA 1941. Best Effects, Special Effects. Lawrence W. Butler (photographic), Jack Whitney (sound).

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1941. Best Music, Original Score. Miklós Rózsa.

NOMINATED. Hugo Awards 1941. Best Dramatic Presentation – Long Form.

NOMINATED. Venice Film Festival 1946. Best Feature Film.

NOMINATED. International Film Music Critics Award (IFMCA) 2017. Best Re-Release or Re-Recording of an Existing Score.

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A Trip to the Moon (1902) [Silent Movie]

Charlotte Movies — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:12:15 +0000

12min. // Considered the first sci-fi movie, A Trip to the Moon is a French silent film directed by Georges Méliès. Inspired by a wide variety of sources, including Jules Verne’s novels From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon, the film follows a group of astronomers who travel to the Moon in a cannon-propelled capsule, explore the Moon’s surface, escape from an underground group of Selenites (lunar inhabitants), and return to Earth with a captive Selenite. It features an ensemble cast of French theatrical performers, led by Méliès himself in the main role of Professor Barbenfouillis, and is filmed in the overtly theatrical style for which Méliès became famous.

Directed by: Georges Méliès

Writing Credits: Georges Méliès, Jules Verne (novel), H. G. Wells (novel)

Starring: Georges Méliès (as Professor Barbenfouillis), Victor André (as an Astronomer) and Bleuette Bernon (as the Lady in the Moon)

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Awards:

WON. Online Film & Television Association, 2017. Motion Picture. Georges Méliès

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Topper Returns (1941)

Charlotte Movies — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:11:40 +0000

1h 28min. // A man stabbed and killed a woman by mistake, when he wanted to murder her friend. Now, her ghost seeks aid from Topper to find the murderer.

Directed by: Roy Del Ruth

Writing Credits: Jonathan Latimer (screenplay), Gordon Douglas (screenplay)

Starring: Joan Blondell (as Gail Richards), Roland Young (as Cosmo Topper), Carole Landis (as Ann Carrington) and Billie Burke (as Mrs. Clara Topper)

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Sound, Recording. Elmer Raguse.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1942. Best Effects, Special Effects. Roy Seawright (photographic) and Elmer Raguse (sound)

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Scrooge (1935)

Charlotte Movies — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:11:02 +0000

1h 18min. // In the Victorian England, the stingy and cranky Ebenezer Scrooge does not care to Christmas and runs his business exploiting his employee Bob Cratchit and clients. In the Christmas Eve, he is visited by the doomed ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley that tells him that three spirits would visit him that night. The first one, the spirit of past Christmas, recalls his miserable youth when he lost his only love due to his greed; the spirit of the present Christmas shows him the poor situation of Bob’s family and tiny Tim and how joyful life may be; and the spirit of future Christmas shows his fate. Scrooge finds that life is good and time is too short and suddenly you are not there anymore, changing his behavior toward Christmas, Bob, his nephew Fred and people in general.

Directed by: Henry Edwards

Writing Credits: Charles Dickens (novel)

Starring: Seymour Hicks (as Ebenezer Scrooge) and Donald Calthrop (as Bob Cratchit)

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Awards:

WON. Venice Film Festival 1936. Special Recommendation. Henry Edwards.

NOMINATED. Venice Film Festival 1936. Best Foreign Film. Henry Edwards.

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The Golem (1920) [Silent Movie]

Charlotte Movies — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:08:02 +0000

1h. 24min. // In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem – a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

Directed by: Carl Boese and Paul Wegener

Writing Credits: Paul Wegener (screenplay) and Henrik Galeen (screenplay)

Starring: Paul Wegener (as The Golem), Albert Steinrück (as Rabbi Loew) and Lyda Salmonova (as Miriam, the Rabbi’s Daughter).

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards 2002. Restoration of the Year.

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Nosferatu (1922) [Silent Movie]

Charlotte Movies — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:07:20 +0000

1h. 21min. // The story begins with a young real estate agent, Hutter, who is sent by his boss to the remote Transylvanian castle of the wealthy Count Orlok. Despite being warned by the locals of the danger of his journey, Hutter persists and sets off on his mission. Once he arrives at the castle, Hutter is greeted by the strange and eerie Count Orlok, who is revealed to be a vampire. Hutter becomes increasingly unnerved by Orlok’s strange behavior and soon realizes that he is in grave danger. After a terrifying encounter with Orlok, Hutter manages to escape and return home to his wife, Ellen. But his troubles are far from over, as Orlok has followed him back to Germany, setting off a deadly chain of events. As the vampire feeds on the local population, Hutter and Ellen realize they must stop him before it’s too late. They come up with a plan to lure Orlok into a trap and destroy him once and for all. But will their plan succeed, or will they fall prey to the vampire’s deadly powers?

The film is known for its haunting visual style, which is characterized by its use of shadows and stark contrasts. It is also considered a landmark in the horror genre, and one of the most influential films of all time.

Directed by: F.W. Murnau

Writing Credits: Henrik Galeen (screenplay), Bram Stoker (based on the novel: “Dracula”)

Starring: Max Schreck (as Graf Orlok), Gustav von Wangenheim (as Hutter) and Greta Schröder (as Ellen – seine Frau)

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Awards:

WON. Online Film & Television Association 2010. Motion Picture.

NOMINATED. Rondo Hatton Classic Horror Awards 2002. Restoration of the Year.

NOMINATED. Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA 2014. Best DVD/Blu-Ray Special Edition Release.

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The Lost World (1925) [Silent Movie]

sergio — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 13:06:01 +0000

1h 46min. // Explorer Professor Challenger is taking quite a beating in the London press thanks to his claim that living dinosaurs exist in the far reaches of the Amazon. Newspaper reporter Edward Malone learns that this claim originates from a diary given to him by fellow explorer Maple White’s daughter, Paula. Malone’s paper funds an expedition to rescue Maple White, who has been marooned at the top of a high plateau. Joined by renowned hunter John Roxton, and others, the group goes to South America, where they do indeed find a plateau inhabited by pre-historic creatures, one of which they even manage to bring back to London with them.

Directed by: Harry O. Hoyt

Writing Credits: Arthur Conan Doyle (based upon the 1912 novel by) and Marion Fairfax (screenplay)

Starring: Wallace Beery (as Prof. Challenger), Bessie Love (as Paula White), Lloyd Hughes (as Ed Malone) and Lewis Stone (as Sir John Roxton)

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Awards:

WON. National Film Preservation Board, USA 1998. National Film Registry.

NOMINATED. Annie Awards, 1994. Best Animated Home Video Release.

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Heaven Can Wait (1943)

Charlotte Movies — Sat, 03 Jan 2026 13:02:34 +0000

1h 52min. // When Henry Van Cleeve dies, he is sure that due to the bad habits he has had during his life, he will never gain admission to heaven and so immediately goes in the other direction where he meets Satan, His Excellency. Satan asks Henry to tell him his life story not convinced he qualifies for eternity in the Underworld.

Directed by: Ernst Lubitsch

Writing Credits: Samson Raphaelson (screenplay), Leslie Bush-Fekete (play)

Starring: Gene Tierney (as Martha Strabel Van Cleve), Don Ameche (as Henry Van Cleve) and Charles Coburn (as Hugo Van Cleve)

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Awards:

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Picture. Ernst Lubitsch.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Director. Ernst Lubitsch.

NOMINATED. Academy Awards, USA 1944. Best Cinematography, Color. Edward Cronjager.

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The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920) [Silent Movie]

Charlotte Movies — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:00:02 +0000

1h. 7min. // Francis and Alan visit The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, an exhibit at the annual fair in Holstenwall, where the mysterious doctor shows the somnambulist Cesare. When Alan asks Cesare about his future, Cesare answers that he will die before dawn. The next morning Alan is found dead. Francis suspects Cesare of being the murderer and starts spying on him and Dr. Caligari.

Directed by: Robert Wiene

Writing Credits: Carl Mayer (screenplay) and Hans Janowitz (screenplay)

Starring: Werner Krauss (as Dr. Caligari), Conrad Veidt (as Cesare) and Friedrich Feher (as Francis).