Christian Elliott plays The Mark of Zorro (1920)

Experience the legendary swashbuckler of the silent screen like never before as world‑class organist Christian Elliott brings the 1920 masterpiece *The Mark of Zorro* to life on the magnificent Forbes Pipe Organ in San Luis Obispo. Elliott—renowned for accompanying silent gems at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Stanford Theatre and UCLA—melds church and theatre repertoire into an unforgettable soundtrack that accentuates Douglas Fairbanks Sr.’s iconic performance as Don Diego Vega. Witness a foppish nobleman of Spanish California transform into the daring vigilante Zorro, with electrifying sword fights, daring stunts, clever disguises and a perfect blend of humor, romance, and adventure. This exhilarating event celebrates Fairbanks’ athleticism and charisma while honoring the timeless cultural icon Zorro has become. Check details and tickets for this unforgettable journey back to the silent age.