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In his book on Poverty Row studio films of the 1930s, Michael R. Pitts commented that The Phantom is "a plodding affair with typical character types" noting that the casting of Guinn "Big Boy" Williams as the ace reporter and Allene Ray as the innocent heroine was "unlikely to say the least". [3]
The Phantom of Paris is a 1931 American pre-Code drama film directed by John S. Robertson and written by Bess Meredyth, Edwin Justus Mayer and John Meehan. The film stars John Gilbert and Leila Hyams, and is based on the 1913 novel Chéri-Bibi and Cécily by Gaston Leroux. [1] The film was released on September 12, 1931, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
Title Director Cast Genre Notes The Age for Love: Frank Lloyd: Billie Dove, Edward Everett Horton, Lois Wilson: Comedy: United Artists: Air Eagles: Phil Whitman: Lloyd Hughes, Norman Kerry, Shirley Grey
As an actress/dancer, she is known primarily for her roles in The Phantom of the Opera (1925) and Dracula (1931). At the time of her death, she was one of the last surviving actors of the silent film era, with her career spanning nearly 90 years, also with one of the longest gaps. [1] [2]
The film was made by and at Ealing Studios, [5] and was the company's first release after Michael Balcon's appointment as head of production. It was based on the 1925 novel The Gaunt Stranger by Edgar Wallace, which had been renamed The Ringer in 1926, and which Forde had previously adapted as The Ringer in 1931.
This is the Rolls-Royce Phantom II used in the movie, chassis No. 9JS built in 1931. The car carries Sedanca de Ville coachwork by Barker. [6]A stunning yellow Rolls-Royce limousine is purchased by Charles, Marquess of Frinton, as a belated 10th wedding anniversary present for his French wife, Eloise.
Release date Title Notes January 3, 1932: The Unexpected Father: January 4, 1932: Detective Lloyd: February 21, 1932: Murders in the Rue Morgue: February 28, 1932
Following the success of Phantom of the Opera, Universal announced that a sequel would be made, titled The Climax. [7] Nelson Eddy and Susanna Foster were to return, along with Claude Rains as the Phantom, most likely meaning that his character survived the cave-in at the finale of the first film.