Official movie poster for Phantom of the Opera (1943), a horror romance film

Phantom of the Opera(1943)

The screen's classic of terror!

6.2(223)1h 29m1943-08-12
HorrorRomance

Phantom of the Opera Synopsis

Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.

Phantom of the Opera (1943) is a horror and romance film directed by Arthur Lubin, released on August 12, 1943 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster, Claude Rains and Edgar Barrier. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 223 ratings.

Director:
Arthur Lubin
Writers:
Samuel Hoffenstein, Hans Jacoby, Joan Hathaway
Producers:
George Waggner
Cinematographer:
Hal Mohr
Composer:
Edward Ward
Production:
Universal Pictures
Budget:
$1,500,000
Status:
Released

Phantom of the Opera (1943) Trailer

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Phantom of the Opera Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 223 ratings.

John Chard

5/10

Well it's one of the most beautiful Universal Horror movies out there. Phantom of the Opera is directed by Arthur Lubin and features a collective of writers adapting from Gaston Leroux's novel. It stars Nelson Eddy, Claude Rains, Edgar Barrier, Susanna Foster, Leo Carrillo and Jane Farrar. Music is by Edward Ward and cinematography by W. Howard Greene. The Leroux source material has been adapted a number of times.…

Reviewed on January 28, 2019

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Phantom of the Opera – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Phantom of the Opera online?

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Phantom of the Opera (1943) is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Phantom of the Opera?

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The main cast of Phantom of the Opera (1943) includes Nelson Eddy, Susanna Foster, Claude Rains, Edgar Barrier and Leo Carrillo. The film was directed by Arthur Lubin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Phantom of the Opera released?

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Phantom of the Opera was released on August 12, 1943 and runs for 1h 29m.

Is Phantom of the Opera worth watching?

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Phantom of the Opera (1943) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 223 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Phantom of the Opera?

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Yes. The official Phantom of the Opera trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.