Review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) by Jacinda Marie A — 19 Sep 2007

Aw, a very emotional movie, one where you love the bad guy just as much as the good guy - teary but worth it!!!

This review of Phantom of the Opera (1943) was written by Jacinda Marie A on 19 Sep 2007.

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