The Phantom of the Opera
1943, Horror, 1h 32m
21 Reviews 25,000+ RatingsWhat to know
Though it lives beneath the 1925 version, Claude Rains plays title character well in this landmark color version of the classic tragedy. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Enrique Claudin
Anatole Garron
Christine Dubois
Raoul D'Aubert
Biancarolli
The Aunt
Critic Reviews for The Phantom of the Opera
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (4) | Fresh (16) | Rotten (5)
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The cinematography remains gorgeous to this day, and the sets are pretty. It is a picture of opulence. On that front, the film remains a success
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Lon Chaney created such an empathetic villain that it was nearly impossible not to root for him
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Audience Reviews for The Phantom of the Opera
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Sep 05, 2010I liked Claude Rains, but I didn't care too much for the movie. I'm sure there's a better film of the Phantom of the Opera.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Jan 23, 2010Universal's color production of Phantom of the Opera is a wonderful spectacle to behold. Rains makes for a brilliant pre-Phantom, but only his shadow is present for the remainder. His slip into madness is also quite sudden. It would have been nice for the main plot to take place 10 years after the scarring. It's typical Hollywood cinema of the 40's, catering to the widest market. It helps that each of Christine's suiters is given enough time to develop, and none of them are unlikable. We even get a hilariously misjudged comedic scene where two men keep saying the exact same thing AND get stuck in a doorway. The musical productions are also very detailed, with the sets being impressive in both scale and design.Luke B Super Reviewer
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Dec 09, 2009For its time it is quite impressive, but it suffers from a weak plot that doesn't exactly translate from its play form. The suspense is dull until about the last 30 minutes, which is by far the best part of the film. Claude Rains played a really great kooky Phantom, he made the movie worthwhile. The visuals are good, but it's not spectacular.Conner R Super Reviewer
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Nov 03, 2007Very good adaptation with a star turn by Rains.Marcus W Super Reviewer
Phantom of the Opera Quotes
| Enrique Claudin: | [Claudin is talking to Christine as they descend into the catacombs beneath the Opera] you don't understand we can't go back up there ever, it was i who made the chandelier fall, i for you Christine |
| Enrique Claudin: | You don't understand we can't go back up there ever, it was I who made the chandelier fall. I for you, Christine. |
| Enrique Claudin: | Forgive me, but I have been a part of the Opera for so long. Everybody, everything connected with it, I feel it is so much a part of my life. [Christine pauses, then smiles] |
| Enrique Claudin: | Forgive me, but I have been a part of the Opera for so long. Everybody, everything connected with it, I feel it is so much a part of my life. |
| Enrique Claudin: | [Claudin is talking to Christine as they descend into the catacombs beneath the Opera] See? Didn't I tell you it was beautiful? You didn't know we had a lake all to ourselves, did you? [Christine covers her face and sobs] They've poisoned your mind against me. That's why you're afraid. Look at your lake, Christine. You'll love it here when you get used to the dark. And you'll love the dark, too. It's friendly and peaceful. It brings rest and relief from pain. It's right under the Opera. The music comes down and the darkness distills it, cleanses it of the suffering that made it. Then it's all beauty. And life here is like a resurrection. |
| Enrique Claudin: | See? Didn't I tell you it was beautiful? You didn't know we had a lake all to ourselves, did you? They've poisoned your mind against me. That's why you're afraid. Look at your lake, Christine. You'll love it here when you get used to the dark. And you'll love the dark, too. It's friendly and peaceful. It brings rest and relief from pain. It's right under the Opera. The music comes down and the darkness distills it, cleanses it of the suffering that made it. Then it's all beauty and life here is like a resurrection. |
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