Phantom of the Opera (1943)

Universal Horror / Sci-Fi Movies (1931-1960) (75 movies items)

"Pit violinist Claudin hopelessly loves rising operatic soprano Christine Dubois (as do baritone Anatole and police inspector Raoul) and secretly aids her career. But Claudin loses both his touch and his job, murders a rascally music publisher in a fit of madness, and has his face etched with acid. Soon, mysterious crimes plague the Paris Opera House, blamed on a legendary “phantom”."

“(0K) Great Technicolor, loose adaptation just to fir there Nelson Eddy in many operatic renditions. Helas, Rains is so good actor that doesn't allow Eddy and company and comic scenes steal his drama and his poor phantasmagorie.” read more

Seen in 2018 (388 movies items)

"I was disappointed when I realised that the DVD boxset had this version and not the Lon Chaney's 1920's version. I was just so bored watching this... The under 90 minutes runtime felt so much longer. Claude Rains was good especially at the beginning of the film."

Opera Scenes in Films (20 movies items)

" Claude Rains and Susanna Forster"

Oscars 1944 Winners (My Version) (24 movies items)

"Best Art Direction - Color! Winner: Phantom of the Opera! Nominees: For Whom the Bell Tolls The Gang's All Here This Is the Army Thousands Cheer"

HG's Dark Place: Universal's Classic Monsters (9 movies items)

"PHANTOM OF THE OPERAReleased: 27 August 1943 (93 minutes) Directed by: Arthur Lubin Written by: Eric Taylor, Samuel Hoffenstein, John Jacoby, Gaston Leroux, Hans Jacoby HOLY GODIVA 3 - ONION JACK 4 TOTAL: 7"