The Headless Horseman (1922) with Live Score by Ken Double
Balboa Theatre in San DiegoMon, Sep 21, 2026 ยท 07:00 PM
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The Headless Horseman (1922), Played By Ken Double is a Arts & Theatre / Theatre / Miscellaneous event at Balboa Theatre in San Diego. Check official listing for tickets and latest details.
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Experience a rare screening of 'The Headless Horseman', the 1922 silent film adaptation of Washington Irving's classic tale. Directed by Edward D. Venturini and starring Will Rogers, this film was the first feature photographed entirely on panchromatic stock. It is the longest surviving silent adaptation of the story.
This special presentation features live musical accompaniment by Ken Double, bringing the eerie atmosphere of Sleepy Hollow to life. The film's day-for-night shooting and double-exposure effects create a haunting visual style, with the Headless Horseman appearing in brief but memorable sequences.
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What is the film about?
The village of Sleepy Hollow is preparing for the new schoolteacher Ichabod Crane, who pursues heiress Katrina Van Tassel, angering Brom Bones. The legendary headless horseman appears in two sequences.
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Balboa Theatre in San Diego
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