The Phantom Melody
Synopsis
Count Camello lives on his fine estate in Italy, near the home occupied by Sir James Drake and his family. Gregory Baldi, a parasitical cousin of the count, is courting Mary Drake, and although the count also loves the girl, he conceals his feelings out of respect for his cousin. When war breaks out, Camello enlists while Gregory convinces Mary's brother Oliver that Oliver has killed an opponent in a duel and that the only way to escape a murder charge is to disguise himself by going to war under Gregory's name. Wounded, Count Camello returns from the front and, after Gregory is reported dead, proposes to Mary. On the eve of their wedding, Gregory returns unexpectedly and, in dire need of money, buries his cousin alive in the family vault.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 27, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Gerrard
- Screenplay & Story
- F. McGrew Willis
- Original Title
- The Phantom Melody
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Gerrard
F. McGrew Willis
Roy H. Klaffki
Department Leadership Roster
Roy H. Klaffki
Director of Photography
F. McGrew Willis
Writer
Douglas Gerrard
Director
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What is The Phantom Melody about?
Count Camello lives on his fine estate in Italy, near the home occupied by Sir James Drake and his family. Gregory Baldi, a parasitical cousin of the count, is courting Mary Drake, and although the count also loves the girl, he conceals his feelings out of respect for his cousin. When war breaks out, Camello enlists while Gregory convinces Mary's brother Oliver that Oliver has killed an opponent in a duel and that the only way to escape a murder charge is to disguise himself by going to war under Gregory's name. Wounded, Count Camello returns from the front and, after Gregory is reported dead, proposes to Mary. On the eve of their wedding, Gregory returns unexpectedly and, in dire need of money, buries his cousin alive in the family vault.
Who directed The Phantom Melody?
The Phantom Melody was directed by Douglas Gerrard.
Who stars in The Phantom Melody?
The principal cast of The Phantom Melody includes Monroe Salisbury, Henry A. Barrows, Ray Gallagher, Charles West, Jean Calhoun.
When was The Phantom Melody released and how long is it?
The Phantom Melody was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.