The Phantom of the Opera(1925)
The greatest horror film of modern cinema!
The deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to make the woman he loves a star.
Movie: The Phantom of the Opera
Top 10 Billed Cast
Erik, The Phantom
Vicomte Raoul de Chagny
Christine Daaé
Ledoux
Simon Buquet
Florine Papillon
Comte Philip de Chagny
Carlotta
La Sorelli (uncredited)
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Video: Phantom of the Opera 1925 Trailer
Phantom of the Opera 1925 Trailer
The Phantom of the Opera (1925) - Original trailer
Bernard Rose on THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
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