Whitingham Free Public Library, Village of Jacksonville 802-368-7506
1925 "The Original" Phantom of the Opera

The Phantom of the Opera' (1925), the first screen adaptation of the classic thriller, will be shown with live music on at the Whitington Free Public Library, 2948 Route 100, Jacksonville, Vt.

'The Phantom of the Opera,' starring legendary actor Lon Chaney in the title role, remains a landmark work of the cinematic horror genre. To modern viewers, the passage of time has made the picture seem even more strange and otherworldly.
It's an atmosphere that silent film accompanist Jeff Rapsis will try to enhance in improvising live music on the spot for the screenings.
"The original 'Phantom' is a film that seems to get creepier as more time passes," said Rapsis, who is based in New Hampshire and accompanies films at venues around the nation. "It's a great way to celebrate Halloween, and also the power of silent film to transport audiences to strange and unusual places."