Susanna Foster

  • George Waggner – The Climax (1944)

    1941-1950George WaggnerHorrorThrillerUSA

    In old Vienna, Count Seebruck (Thomas Gomez) is the impresario for the Royal Theatre. His biggest headache is his soprano diva, Jarmila (Jane Farrar). That’s why he’s more than willing to listen his aide Carl’s nephew, Franz (Turhan Bey), and Franz’s fiance, soprano Angela (Susanna Foster). Her voice sounds remarkably like the Royal Theatre long-lost star, Marcellina (June Vincent), who mysteriously disappeared ten years before.
    Her disappearance is no mystery to Dr. Friedrich Hohner (Boris Karloff), the theatre’s physician. Read More »

  • Arthur Lubin – Phantom of the Opera (1943)

    1941-1950Arthur LubinClassicsHorrorUSA

    Synopsis:
    Pit violinist Claudin hopelessly loves rising operatic soprano Christine Dubois (as do baritone Anatole and police inspector Raoul) and secretly aids her career. But Claudin loses both his touch and his job, murders a rascally music publisher in a fit of madness, and has his face etched with acid. Soon, mysterious crimes plague the Paris Opera House, blamed on a legendary “phantom” whom none can find in the mazes and catacombs. But both of Christine’s lovers have plans to ferret him out.Read More »

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