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The reviewer forgot to mention that the star of the film was Susanna Foster (1941 Phantom of the Opera) and the finest singer ever to grace films). Her voice blew away all the other singers in he film .It is true the other kids in the film were top of the line. Susanna can be

heard in the film Climax with Boris Karloff .She is still alive but in very poor health in a nursing home. (as of 2007) If you can find the film The Great Victor Herbert you can hear Susanna at age 15 with a voice you won't believe . It would be nice to see these film again on TV ,perhaps Turner Classic. Susanna made eleven films in all before quitting Hollywood to study in Europe. She did do some stage work in the 50s with her husband mostly operettas .

A really great film to watch and better yet to hear. Folks who admit to hating opera shouldn't even rate this film. Those expecting great horror will also be disappointed. Those who enjoy music, acting,beautiful scenery and costumes,and a clever story line will come away quite pleased. Nelson and Susanna were nothing short of terrific ! Susanna went on to make 10 more films ,most of them poor except for her singing, which in my opinion ranks her as the best of all the female film singers bar none. Claude made an excellent Phantom even though the role didn't call for the Phantom to necessarily be the primary character in this version of the story. If you liked this film buy or rent a copy of

THE Climax featuring Boris Karlof , Susanna Foster and Turhan Bey . Great sets,music, costumes . Same opera house as in Phantom.