Review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) by Mariah C — 29 Feb 2008

Blech... This was not one of my favorite phantom stories.

This review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) was written by Mariah C on 29 Feb 2008.

Phantom of the Opera has generally received positive reviews.

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