Review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) by Kelsey M — 26 Aug 2007

The new one is much much better though...ugghhh, yes Gerard Butler!!!

This review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) was written by Kelsey M on 26 Aug 2007.

Phantom of the Opera has generally received positive reviews.

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