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Phantom of the Opera (1943)
Directed by Arthur Lubin
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Overview
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.
Rated NR | Length 89 minutes
Actors
Nelson Eddy | Susanna Foster | Claude Rains | Edgar Barrier | Leo Carrillo | Jane Farrar | J. Edward Bromberg | Fritz Feld | Frank Puglia | Steven Geray | Barbara Everest | Hume Cronyn | Fritz Leiber | Nicki Andre | Gladys Blake | Elvira Curci | Hans Herbert | Kate Drain Lawson | Miles Mander | Rosina Galli | Walter O. Stahl | Paul Marion | Richard Bartell | Edward Biby | Eumenio Blanco | Stanley Blystone | Beatrice Roberts | Belle Mitchell | James Mitchell | Renee Carson | Wheaton Chambers | Lane Chandler | Edward Clark | James Conaty | Paul Cristo | Jack Deery | William Desmond | Helen Dickson | Ernest Golm | Bella Lewitzky | Hank Mann | Anthony Marlowe | Alphonse Martell | Eric Mayne | Robert Robinson | Victor Romito | John Roy | Muni Seroff | Johnny Walsh | Tudor Williams | Marek Windheim
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2022 | Home Theater | Blu-ray | Owned | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
I’ve never seen this version before. It exhibits some German Expressionism in some of the set design, specifically Claudin’s apartment and to a lesser degree, the catacombs.
Not nearly as frightening or interesting as the 1923 original but I love Rain’s performance in this. As Jay mentioned, it really feels like an extension of his INVISIBLE MAN character.
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