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The Phantom of the Opera (1930)

1930 · Feature film · 92 min · dir. Rupert Julian

The greatest horror film of modern cinema!

  • Horror

Synopsis

The re-release of "The Phantom of the Opera" on February 16th, 1930, marked a significant moment in the film's history, as it coincided with the transition from silent films to "talkies," or films with synchronized sound. Originally released in 1925 as a silent film directed by Rupert Julian and starring Lon Chaney, the 1930 re-release aimed to update the movie for audiences experiencing the advent of sound cinema. This particular edit has the Color Ballet sequence and reel 5 reincorporated…

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Director
Rupert Julian
Writer
Gaston Leroux
Composer
Sam Perry
Cinematography
Charles Van Enger
Studio
Universal Pictures
Released
1925-06-29
Awards
4 wins & 1 nomination total
Running time
92 minutes

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