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Phantom of the Opera (1943)

Directed by Arthur Lubin · Cinematography by Hal Mohr, W. Howard Greene

Approved92 min49 frames

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The screen's classic of terror!

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Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: wide — A grand, ornate theater stage features a large central staircase and heavy red curtains. Many…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: medium — A group of formally dressed men stand together in a well-lit indoor gathering space. They are…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: closeup — A woman stands in a dimly lit, blurred indoor space with neutral background tones. She stares…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: closeup — A cylindrical advertising kiosk in Paris displays multiple vintage opera posters. A printed…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: medium — An opulent interior space with decorative wall paneling and ornate gold-framed furniture. Two men…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: medium — A dark indoor space featuring a person wearing a formal gray eye mask. The subject grasps a…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: medium — A lavish indoor setting with ornamental wall paneling and a soft glowing chandelier background. A…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: medium — A high-contrast dark space featuring vertical steel poles and rigging ropes. A man wearing a grey…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: medium — A dark stone-walled room provides the background for a woman in an evening dress. The woman holds…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: wide — An opulent opera house features a large painted stage backdrop depicting craggy mountain peaks.…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: wide — A dark subterranean chamber features textured stone blocks and a shadowed arched doorway nearby. A…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: fullbody — An elegant corridor with patterned curtains and marble-like flooring connects two rooms. A woman…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a large paneled window overlooking a dark, industrial city at night. A…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: wide — A man wearing a white mask clings to a chain above an ornate chandelier. The chandelier is…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: fullbody — A narrow European-style cobblestone street at night is framed by multi-story buildings. A…Phantom of the Opera (1943) movie still: medium — An interior space features large floor-to-ceiling windows with sheer curtains and ornate decor.…
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Phantom of the Opera — official trailer

What is Phantom of the Opera about?

Following a tragic accident that leaves him disfigured, crazed composer Erique Claudin transformed into a masked phantom who schemes to make beautiful young soprano Christine Dubois the star of the opera and wreak revenge on those who stole his music.

Where can you watch Phantom of the Opera?

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What does the cinematography of Phantom of the Opera look like?

Sampled across 48 frames, the coverage of Phantom of the Opera leans on medium shots (46% of the sample) and wide compositions (19%). Cinematographer Hal Mohr keeps 48% of it in soft, high-key light. Night and dusk account for 75% of the frames. Vintage glass shapes the frame.

What is the color palette of Phantom of the Opera?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Phantom of the Opera (1943) are #302b2b, #12100f, #514c4e, #f3efee, #d6cfca, #d7b493 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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