Phantom of the Opera

"The screen's classic of terror!"

Aug 27 1943 Approved 1h 32m
Drama, Horror, Music

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.

Plot

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" whom none can find in the mazes and catacombs. But both of Christine's lovers have plans to ferret him out.

Written by

Eric Taylor, Samuel Hoffenstein, Hans Jacoby

Directed by

Arthur Lubin

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Universal Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 2 Oscars. 3 wins & 5 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
8,805
Average Rating
6.4 out of 10
Metascore
63
Popularity
NA