Phantom of the Opera
Phantom of the Opera is a 1943 American romantic horror film directed by Arthur Lubin, loosely based on Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera and its 1925 film adaptation starring Lon Chaney. Produced and distributed by Universal Pictures, the film stars Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster and Claude Rains. It was composed by Edward Ward.
Plot
Violinist Erique Claudin is dismissed from the Paris Opera House after revealing that he is losing the use of the fingers of his left hand. Unbeknownst to the conductor, who assumes Claudin can support himself, the musician has used all his money to help anonymously fund voice lessons for Christine Dubois, a young soprano to whom he is devoted. Meanwhile, Christine is pressured by Inspector Raoul Dubert to quit the Opera and marry him. But famed opera baritone Anatole Garron hopes to win Christine's heart despite this. Christine considers them both good friends but doesn't openly express if she loves them.
Awards
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| author | Eric Taylor Samuel Hoffenstein |
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| award | Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color |
| contentLocation | Paris |
| director | Arthur Lubin |
| editor | Russell F. Schoengarth |
| genre | horror |
| keywords | ceiling christine dubois crush disfigured face erik erique claudin falling rock franz liszt hear lose mask opera house palais garnier paris opera house piano concerto red wine sing wanted for murder |
| musicBy | Edward Ward |
| nomination | Academy Award for Best Art Direction, Color Academy Award for Best Cinematography, Color Academy Award for Best Original Musical Score Academy Award for Best Sound |
| producer | George Waggner |
| productionCompany | Universal Pictures |
| publisher | Universal Pictures |
| theme | monster movie musical silent |