My father first saw the original release in 1925 as an 11-year-old boy, and confirmed that the audiences indeed were scared out of their wits with screams, faintings, and general histronics. To fully appreciate it, one must try to avoid being over-exposed to the now-commonly-seen unmasked face of the Phantom, and know something about the times in which it was made. A must-see film for anyone who loves the REAL Phantom of the Opera, Lon Chaney, horror film history, or all of the above! I finally watched this movie again after 24 years of Chaney's Phantom scaring me nearly to death but I love the Phantom character and love silent movies, so I'm glad love conquered all and I finally got to see it AND enjoy it!
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