Phantom variations : the adaptations of Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the opera, 1925 to the present /

Phantom variations : the adaptations of Gaston Leroux's Phantom of the opera, 1925 to the present /

"After discussing Gaston Leroux's original 1910 story, the work turns first to Phantom on film from Lon Chaney's 1925 Phantom through Dario Argento's 1998 film. Stage versions of Phantom are covered in detail, including Webber's spectacular 1986 production and its lesser-kno...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hall, Ann C., 1959-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
Subjects:
Leroux, Gaston, > 1868-1927. > Fantôme de l'Opéra.
Leroux, Gaston, > 1868-1927 > Film adaptations.
Leroux, Gaston, > 1868-1927 > Adaptations.
Horror tales > Film adaptations.
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Summary:"After discussing Gaston Leroux's original 1910 story, the work turns first to Phantom on film from Lon Chaney's 1925 Phantom through Dario Argento's 1998 film. Stage versions of Phantom are covered in detail, including Webber's spectacular 1986 production and its lesser-known predecessors and competitors, and those that followed. "--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:viii, 191 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-188) and index.
ISBN:9780786442652 (softcover : alk. paper)
0786442654 (softcover : alk. paper)