The Phantom of the Opera is a 1925 American silent horror film adaptation of the Gaston Leroux novel of the same name. Produced by Universal Pictures, the film stars Lon Chaney Sr. as the Phantom and Mary Philbin as Christine Daaé. The supporting cast features Norman Kerry, Arthur Edmund Carewe, and Gibson Gowland.

Lon Chaney Sr. was a master at portraying horror characters, and his portrayal of the Phantom is often considered the best ever. The film was successful upon release, and was one of the most talked-about films of the era. It was nominated for Best Picture at the …