
The Phantom of the Opera(1962)
A London opera house is haunted by tragic events on its opening night, but when its star is kidnapped, a producer tracks down the Phantom who is intent on seeking his revenge.


“The screen's classic of terror!”
Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.

Nelson Eddy
Anatole Garron

Susanna Foster
Christine Dubois

Claude Rains
Erique Claudin

Edgar Barrier
Raoul D'Aubert

Leo Carrillo
Signor Ferretti

Jane Farrar
Biancarolli

J. Edward Bromberg
Amiot

Fritz Feld
Lecours

Frank Puglia
Villeneuve

Steven Geray
Vereheres
Phantom of the Opera is a horror, romance film released in 1943 exploring themes of opera, musical, remake, gothic horror, literary adaptation, stage musical. Directed by Arthur Lubin, it stars Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster, Claude Rains. Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.
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