In the 1925 silent film The Phantom of the Opera, a mysterious, disfigured man (the Phantom) haunts the Paris Opera House, where he falls in love with Christine Daaé, a young soprano. Desperate to make Christine a star and possess her, the Phantom's obsession leads to terror, dramatic confrontations, and a tragic love triangle with Christine's suitor, Raoul. The film is widely recognized for Lon Chaney's iconic portrayal of the Phantom and its groundbreaking special effects.