The Phantom of the Opera
“The greatest horror film of modern cinema!”
Synopsis
The deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to make the woman he loves a star.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Phantom of the Opera (1925) - Original trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-10-17
Top Cast
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Lon Chaney
Erik, The Phantom
Norman Kerry
Vicomte Raoul de Chagny
Mary Philbin
Christine Daaé
Arthur Edmund Carewe
Ledoux
Gibson Gowland
Simon Buquet
Snitz Edwards
Florine Papillon
John St. Polis
Comte Philip de Chagny
Virginia Pearson
Carlotta
Olive Ann Alcorn
La Sorelli (uncredited)
Betty Van Allen
Ballerina (uncredited)
Betty Arthur
Ballet Dancer (uncredited)
Joseph Belmont
Stage Manager (uncredited)
Alexander Bevani
Mephistopheles (uncredited)
Earl Gordon Bostwick
Minor Role (uncredited)
Ethel Broadhurst
Frightened Ballerina (uncredited)
Edward Cecil
Faust (uncredited)
Ruth Clifford
Ballerina (uncredited)
Chester Conklin
Orderly (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Curran Theatre, San Francisco, California
Festival / Special Debut
November 15, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 28, 1987
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rupert Julian
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock, Elliott J. Clawson, Gaston Leroux, Winifred Reeve
- Original Score
- Sam Perry
- Original Title
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rupert Julian
Raymond L. Schrock, Elliott J. Clawson, Gaston Leroux, Winifred Reeve
Sam Perry
Charles Van Enger, Milton Bridenbecker, Virgil Miller
Gilmore Walker, Edward Curtiss, Maurice Pivar
Carl Laemmle
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Van Enger
Director of Photography
Ben Carré
Production Design
Gilmore Walker
Editor
Milton Bridenbecker
Director of Photography
Rupert Julian
Director
Carl Laemmle
Producer
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Maurice Pivar
Editor
Virgil Miller
Director of Photography
Jerome Ash
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sam Perry
Original Music Composer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phantom of the Opera
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phantom of the Opera about?
The deformed Phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House causes murder and mayhem in an attempt to make the woman he loves a star.
Who directed The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera was directed by Rupert Julian.
Who stars in The Phantom of the Opera?
The principal cast of The Phantom of the Opera includes Lon Chaney, Norman Kerry, Mary Philbin, Arthur Edmund Carewe, Gibson Gowland.
When was The Phantom of the Opera released and how long is it?
The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did The Phantom of the Opera make at the box office?
The Phantom of the Opera grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Phantom of the Opera?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phantom of the Opera was composed by Sam Perry.
Is The Phantom of the Opera based on a book or true story?
The Phantom of the Opera is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gaston Leroux".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phantom of the Opera?
The Phantom of the Opera holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).