The version I watched had some awful music and even worse sound effects. It's a silent film, do we really need gunshots?

Those complaining about the score should see the version on Blu-Ray from Kino. It is the way I saw it and it had a great score in a style that is more expected for a silent film. I liked the film a lot and found it easy to get through. I loved seeing one of Lon Cheney's early films that made him popular and he does a great job of convincing the audience that he has no legs.

I agree. The musical score was annoying and distracting. Although i do have to admit it seemed to add drama to the sinister parts of the movie. Still, I wound up turning the volumn all the way down after about five minutes. I'd rather watch a silent movie in silence than with an annoying score.