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The Phantom of the Opera (1916): Cast

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The Phantom of the Opera is a 1916 drama horror film starring Nils Olaf Chrisander as Erik the Phantom, Ernst Matray and Aud Egede-Nissen. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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The Phantom of the Opera (1916) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Genres
Horror , Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Phantom of the Opera About?

The premise of The Phantom of the Opera without spoilers.

Ein Film ganz hervorragender Art! The 1916 German silent picture, also titled Das Gespenst im Opernhaus, was the first cinematic adaptation of Gaston Leroux’s 1910 novel The Phantom of the Opera. Produced in autumn 1915, it was directed by Ernst Matray, who also played Raul, with Nils Chrisander as the Phantom and Aud Egede‑Nissen as Christine. The film is now considered lost; no copies, photographs or posters survive.

The Phantom of the Opera Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • gothic horror
  • phantom of the opera
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Phantom of the Opera Cast & Characters

Nils Olaf Chrisander leads the cast as Erik the Phantom, with Ernst Matray as The Persian and Aud Egede-Nissen as Christine Daaé.

Details

The Phantom of the Opera Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Das Gespenst im Opernhaus” and “Az Operaház fantomja”.

Also known as
  • Das Gespenst im Opernhaus
  • Az Operaház fantomja
  • Привид опери

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FAQ

The Phantom of the Opera FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Phantom of the Opera, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was The Phantom of the Opera released?

The Phantom of the Opera was released in 1916.

Who is in the cast of The Phantom of the Opera?

The Phantom of the Opera stars Nils Olaf Chrisander as Erik the Phantom, Ernst Matray as The Persian and Aud Egede-Nissen as Christine Daaé.

Does The Phantom of the Opera have a post-credit scene?

No. The Phantom of the Opera has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Phantom of the Opera in?

The original language of The Phantom of the Opera is German.

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