A BSL signer will be available for the Q & A. The live show will be preceded by a short Q & A with Neil and author Tim Murgatroyd about music in the silent cinema and its impact on audiences. In addition, the show provides unparalleled renditions of some of the conventions of musical theater: dramatic sets, vivid costumes, elegant dancing, joyous. Our BFI Photoplay restoration carefully reinstates dramatic colour techniques, and is accompanied by renowned pianist and broadcaster, Neil Brand, described as “one of the finest improvising piano accompanists in the world”. Get ready for the music of the night!ĭirected by Rupert Julian, this lavish 1925 production launched the Hollywood Gothic style. Infatuated, he kidnaps her, dragging her to the depths below where she will sing only for him. Based on Gaston Leroux’s novel, Chaney stars as the Phantom, haunting the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera, who falls in love with the voice of a young opera singer (Mary Philbin). Lon Chaney, “the man of a thousand faces”, gives his most famous performance in this first version of the oft-filmed tale. Information.Romance, horror and suspense meet outstanding live piano accompaniment for this silent screen masterpiece. There will be a cocktail party and dinner at the House of Hospitality before the event for $150 tickets can be purchased here.ĭetails: 7:30 p.m. Thanks to Chaney’s ghoulish makeup, the movie is still pretty terrifying. The movie may be old and silent, but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s tame.
The movie stars Lon Chaney as a phantom who haunts the Paris Opera House so that the woman he loves can become a star.
The 1925 version of “Phantom of the Opera” will be screened outdoors with live organ accompaniment by Russ Peck. Extensive use of photographs from the film and merchandise you will find. This is the complete source site for the classic black & white movie starring Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin & Norman Kerry. Mix up your Halloween routine this year - instead of dealing with trick-or-treaters or loud costume parties, head to Balboa Park for a silent movie. On September 6th, 1925 Universal Pictures released the feature film The Phantom of the Opera based on the novel Le Fant me de lop ra by Gaston Leroux. Spreckels Organ Pavilion hosts a free screening of "Phantom of the Opera"ġ925's Phantom of the Opera 1925's Phantom of the Opera Courtesy photo Buck tradition with a Halloween silent movie
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