What is really interesting is that this release offers two different projection speeds. In general, though, viewers should be pleased with what appears on the screen. The Film: The new transfer looks good, though there is still visible nitrate decay in some brief passages, particularly noticeable in the scene where Christine investigates the bedroom Erik prepared for her. If you want a review of the film itself, check out the one I wrote, she self-plugged shamelessly.) It’s iconic for a reason. (This review is only going to cover the Kino Lorber release. We’re going to be getting a bit geeky about this so just remember that there are two distinct cuts of this movie. What you are seeing is the 1929 re-release, which was altered considerably but is in measurably better shape than the battered reduction print of the 1925 release. The Phantom of the Opera as it was released in 1925 no longer exists as a 35mm film. (Thanks to Kino Lorber for the review copy.) Does it live up to that boast? We are about to find out! The new edition on DVD and Blu-ray from Kino Lorber bills itself as definitive. For every quality release, there have been several duds with faded, scratchy prints and unsuitable music. The Phantom of the Opera is one of the most beloved and iconic silent films but, let’s face it, the home media releases have been a mixed bag.

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