The Phantom of Paris
“For money one man would murder, for love another would risk his life.”
Synopsis
Chéri-Bibi is a world class escape artist, but he cannot escape the false murder charge that is placed on him.
Top Cast
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John Gilbert
Chéri-Bibi
Leila Hyams
Cecile Bourrelier
Lewis Stone
Inspector Costaud
Natalie Moorhead
Vera Prokoff
Ian Keith
Marquis Max Du Touchais
Jean Hersholt
Herman
Alfred Hickman
Dr. Gorin
Douglas Scott
Jacques Du Touchais
C. Aubrey Smith
Bourrelier
Fletcher Norton
Raoul the butler
Tyrell Davis
Cigarette Case Party Dandy
Lloyd Ingraham
Prison Warden
Sidney Bracey
Volunteer from Audience (uncredited)
William H. O'Brien
Chéri-Bibi's Valet (uncredited)
John George
First Prisoner
Louise Mackintosh
Mme. Frontenac
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 12, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John S. Robertson
- Screenplay & Story
- Edwin Justus Mayer, Gaston Leroux, John Meehan
- Original Title
- The Phantom of Paris
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John S. Robertson
Edwin Justus Mayer, Gaston Leroux, John Meehan
Department Leadership Roster
John S. Robertson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom of Paris
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom of Paris about?
Chéri-Bibi is a world class escape artist, but he cannot escape the false murder charge that is placed on him.
Who directed The Phantom of Paris?
The Phantom of Paris was directed by John S. Robertson.
Who stars in The Phantom of Paris?
The principal cast of The Phantom of Paris includes John Gilbert, Leila Hyams, Lewis Stone, Natalie Moorhead, Ian Keith.
When was The Phantom of Paris released and how long is it?
The Phantom of Paris was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Is The Phantom of Paris based on a book or true story?
The Phantom of Paris is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gaston Leroux".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom of Paris?
The Phantom of Paris holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).