Charlie Chaplin Double Feature and LIVE Orchestra
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The Historic Capri Theater Brings Back Its Silent Film Legacy with a Charlie Chaplin Double Feature and Live Orchestra This Valentine’s Day
3pm & 7pm Saturday, February 14th
*A portion of the proceeds from this show will support legal aid for refugees with Temporary Protected Status.
The historic Capri Theater returns to its nostalgic silent film roots this Valentine’s Day with a Charlie Chaplin double feature, presented with live orchestral accompaniment. Audiences are invited to experience an unforgettable evening of laughter, romance, and inspiration — a three-ring circus of orchestral music, cinema, and interactive theater.
Each performance will be followed by a brief interview exploring the unique art form of silent film and the creative inspiration behind the music.
The evening begins with local silent film sensation The Poor Nobodys, performing their original score to Chaplin’s legendary comedic short The Immigrant (1917). This acclaimed Minneapolis-based ensemble has built a reputation for crafting vivid, emotionally charged music across three studio albums, theatrical productions, film adaptations, and with modern contemporary filmmakers. Their rich instrumentation includes cello, vocals, clarinet, bass clarinet, acoustic and electric guitars, piano, Wurlitzer, synthesizer, upright bass, mandolin, electric tenor mandolin, drums, banjo, violin, and accordion. Learn more at www.thepoornobodys.com.
The second feature, Chaplin’s beloved six-reel masterpiece The Kid (1921), will be performed with a live score by composer Philip Shorey and the Curse of the Vampire Orchestra. Shorey returns to the Minneapolis stage following sold-out performances across the U.S. and Europe for his acclaimed productions of Nosferatu (1922) and The Phantom of the Opera (1925). The Kid will melt your heart as you experience the timeless magic of the silent silver screen brought to life with a 50-piece orchestra, rock ‘n’ roll light show, electronic music, and full choir — a one-of-a-kind cinematic event! Learn more at www.curseofthevampire.com
