And I thought it was a very enjoyable movie. The concept is so out-there that I loved it! I also thought the music on the TCM aired version was spectacular! Anyone know which version contains this soundtrack?
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Yeah I think I saw it at the same time as you. I really loved this movie. It is my first introduction to Lon Chaney, and pretty much to the silent movie world. It is the first silent movie that i really liked. I am now trying to get my hands on more Lon Chaney.
Reminded me a bit of Phantom of the Opera, though. Us gals always seem to fall for the ugly psycho lunatic murderer. What can you do; it's sexy.
I agree about this movie having similarities with Phantom of the Opera, but I enjoyed this one more than Phantom. In fact, I really don't find Phantom of the Opera that enjoyable to watch, as I think the pacing is way too slow, but I know many people would wish to slap me for such a statement.
I'm glad that this movie turned you on to Lon Chaney and silent movies. I'm not exactly a silent movie buff, but I do enjoy a good handful of silent films. I'm so happy that TCM plays silent films on Sunday nights!
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The recently released dvd set has the music...I agree, I just loved it too.
What an ending, and I would have never known that was Joan Crawford!
Agreed that it totally rocks! I adore TCM,it's always on my TV. I agree that if they hadn't told me it was Joan Crawford I would not know who the girl was. She looks like a child almost. She did a fair job, but the movie absolutely belongs to Lon Chaney. It was the first film of his I've seen, and so far the only complete film of his I've seen. I tried to watch The Huntchback Of Notre Dam, but I just couldn't get past the outrageously overdone make up and overplayed acting. It was a big let down for me. But just this performance alone is enough for me to say I'm a fan. The scene of him finding out that Joan was to be married, and his facial expression goes through a rainbow of emotion. It gives me chills. Love it! And the suspense when it comes to the horse trick near the end is very well played. Flawless.
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Joan Crawford looked great in this film. What happened to her afterwards?
shareShe became a star. 'Nuff said.
shareThere's a real simple explanation as to why this movie is similar to Phantom of the Opera, Lon Chaney starred in that too.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4385660/ -> This girl is going places
Does TCM air the version with the Alloy Orchestra music?
If so, this is the version available on amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/TCM-Archives-Chaney-Collection-Hearts/dp/B0000B1O9L