Question 1

What famous novel is The Phantom of Paris adapted from, and who wrote it?

Accepted Answer

It is adapted from the novel 'Cheri-Bibi' by Gaston Leroux, who also wrote 'The Phantom of the Opera'.

Question 2

Which actor was originally cast as Chéri-Bibi before John Gilbert?

Accepted Answer

Lon Chaney was originally cast in the role, but after his death, John Gilbert was cast.

Question 3

What was the original title announced in 1927 for this film?

Accepted Answer

Originally announced in 1927 as a film starring Lon Chaney under the title 'Seven Seas'.

Question 4

Which version of the film was made first: the English or Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Work on the Spanish-language version 'Cheri-Bibi' (1931) was done first, a reversal of usual practice.

Question 5

What is the exact published title of the source novel 'Chéri-Bibi'?

Accepted Answer

The exact published title was 'Chéri-Bibi et Cécily'.

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