Dr. Mabuse, the Gambler

Plot

Dr. Mabuse and his organization of criminals are in the process of completing their latest scheme, a theft of information that will allow Mabuse to make huge profits on the stock exchange. Afterwards, Mabuse disguises himself and attends the Folies Bergères show, where Cara Carozza, the main attraction of the show, passes him information on Mabuse's next intended victim, the young millionaire Edgar Hull. Mabuse then uses psychic manipulation to lure Hull into a card game where he loses heavily. When Police Commissioner von Wenk begins an investigation of this mysterious crime spree, he has little to go on, and he needs to find someone who can help him.

Why watch

Dive into the shadowy world of Dr. Mabuse, where psychological manipulation and urban decadence intertwine in a gripping tale of organized crime. This silent classic captivates with its expressionist visuals and a haunting exploration of power, identity, and the human psyche.

Talking points

• the nature of evil in society
• the psychological effects of crime
• the role of chance in life
• the impact of urban environments on morality

Cultural context

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