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This Claude Rains version of the Phantom was the second film produced. This to me is a rather interesting version, and has changed the story line to provide character motivations. It is also unigue in the fact that the Phantom almost becomes secondary, and is mainly used to showcase the other characters. In did give the audience an explanation as to why this Phantom is to be pitiied. He had reached the end of a rather mediocre career with the opera company, but during this time had written an Opera of his own (even in this it turns out his opera was basicly stolen from chilhood melodies). |
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Of course this film deals with the Phantom's relationship to this Christine, but treats it more as a Father's love for his child rather than a love to fill his need. |
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Nelson Eddy plays the hero, and love interest of Christine. Also enters the Police Inspector who too has eyes for the lovely opera singer. Both roles have been changed to make each an almost comic relief, and no one to be taken seriously. Therefore no one becomes the character that anyone can relate to, or feel something about. So you are left with a version that is lost, rambling, and basicly without "Meat". Even the movie ads pushed it's color and music above all else. |
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There are other Phantom films made either for the big screen or television, and not to mention the three stage productions., and one cartoon. I hope to add some of these at a later date so please bare with me until they are presented. I want to hear from anyone who has seen any or all of these production so I can learn their opinons of the subject mater, and my interpretations of them. Also I want to hear from you on any topic regardingThe Phantom of The Opera. |
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Basicly the meaning and story about the Phanton is one of desire, longing, sorrow for what was or may have been. The Phantom is neither good or bad. He is a product of his life and the events from it. Again the old "Beauty and the Beast" story. We can all relate to these feelings and may have felt his longing and desires ourselves at one time or another. He is neither to be pitied or praised for acting on his own needs, and in the end he realises no love can be substained by force or our needs alone. So what is left for him in the end ? You can not feel sorry for him because he does that all by himself, and giving in to those feelings he ends up alone. Does that make him a monster? I do not think so, but how many of us give into our own selfess pity and dwell on what we do not have rather than what do have. Just something to think about. |
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