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The Phantom of the Opera
“I can not leave the opera now. There is a strange force that drives me on.”
From Stage to Screen: Universal's Monster Legacy Begins
The Phantom of the Opera (1925), directed by Rupert Julian, marked Universal Studios' first major entry (kinda) into what would become their legendary monster film series. Based on Gaston Leroux's 1910 novel, the film starred Lon Chaney in his iconic role as Erik, the disfigured Phantom haunting the Paris Opera House. The production's tumultuous journey, including multiple directors and versions, ultimately resulted in a landmark horror film that helped…
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