
Anonymous Benefactor: Claudin was one for Christine, as he paid for her singing studies.Though the 1925 film is still the one used on all of Universal's other merchandise (besides DVD and Blu Rays). However, it is this 1943 version that is included in Universal Monsters DVD sets due to the fact that it is still owned by Universal whereas the 1925 film fell into public domain. While this film is considered a core part of the Universal Monster franchise it is usually overshadowed by the 1925 silent film. He then takes refuge in the underground tunnels of the Opera House, and sets out to help Christine in her career, no matter how many corpses he must leave behind. He tries to have his concerto published in order to fix his money problems, but due to a tragic mistake, he ends up disfigured and on the run from the law.

Paris Opera House violinist Erique Claudin ( Claude Rains) finds himself out of a job due to his deteriorating playing skills, which proves to be a problem as he needs the money to pay for the singing lessons for Christine Dubois (Susanna Foster), a rising young talent in the opera, whom he is obsessed over. The fourth film adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera (and the second one by Universal), released in the year 1943.
