Phantom of the Opera

Phantom of the Opera. Written by John Jacoby (story) & Gaston Gaston Leroux (novel). Directed by Arthur Lubin. George Waggner, 1943.

Lobby card #1.

Lobby card #1.

Lobby card #2.

Lobby card #2.

Special note: This is the only Universal horror film to win an Oscar (Art Direction and Cinematography).

When deciding the list of the Universal Classic Monsters, we should substitute Chaney for Rains. I never saw this version, and still have no interest.

For the real Phantom, click below:

The Phantom of the Opera

1925. By Gaston Leroux (novel). Directed by Rupert Julian.