Review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) by Heather E — 10 Jun 2008

I LOVE this movie. You feel so much for the phantom. Claude Rains makes you love him.

This review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) was written by Heather E on 10 Jun 2008.

Phantom of the Opera has generally received positive reviews.

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