THE ASTOR REVIEW

Among the dozens of screen and stage adaptations of the 1910 French novel, this silent film version stands out as the most successful and popular early production, with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s 1986 musical being the only other world famous adaptation. Filmed in late 1924, when cinema was rapidly becoming a sophisticated form of both art and entertainment, The Phantom of the Opera boasts great performances, elaborate sets, attention to detail, and an enthralling story. This is the world premiere of the restored version.

IMDB SYNOPSIS

At the Opera of Paris, a mysterious phantom threatens a famous lyric singer, Carlotta and thus forces her to give up her role (Marguerite in Faust) for unknown Christine Daae. Christine meets this phantom (a masked man) in the catacombs, where he lives. What's his goal ? What's his secret ?