This gem is presented by Silent Hall of Fame. Please visit https://silent-hall-of-fame.org/ to support our non-profit mission and the legacy of silent movie stars by making a tax deductible contribution. FEEL FREE TO FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @SilentFilmGems "The Phantom of the Opera" (1925) is a horror drama starring Lon Chaney and featuring Snitz Edwards, a star of Silent Hall of Fame. Directed by Rupert Julian Produced by Carl Laemmle Scenario by Raymond L. Schrock and Elliott J. Clawson from the novel by Gaston Leroux Starring Lon Chaney, Mary Philbin, Norman Kerry, Gibson Gowland, Snitz Edwards Cinematography Virgil Miller Distributed by Universal Pictures Corporation Release date November 15, 1925 Running time 107 min. Country Universal Pictures Corporation Language Silent film, English intertitles Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976: "Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."