The Phantom of the Opera

Lon Chaney’s greatest role was as Erik, the scarred fiend lurking in the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House who serves as an unseen mentor to beautiful Swedish soprano Christine Daaé (Mary Philbin), in this classic silent adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s novel. Includes the original two-strip Technicolor ballroom scene. This restored edition is newly remastered from a 35mm print to the correct projection speed and features a new score by Gabriel Thibaudeau, which was performed by the I Musici de Montréal and soprano Claudine Côté. 92 min. Standard; Soundtrack: music score; featurettes; 1925 Paris travelogues. Silent with music score. Two-disc set.