Johnny Morgan is the suave head of
PR for a movie studio. He is a devoted fan of a mysterious actor who developed a cult following during the
silent era. It is widely believed that it is a tragedy that he died before sound movies became the standard, and there are those who see the idea of remaking his films as sound productions as bordering on sacrilege. From his description, this actor reflected elements of
Rudolph Valentino and
Lon Chaney, Sr.: he was an exotically handsome leading man and a master of disguise who appeared in many intense, weird roles. When an attempt is made to remake one of his starring vehicles as a musical, the effort seems cursed, with many accidents happening inexplicably. In time it becomes apparent that a murderer is lurking in the studio, possibly in the fashion of
The Phantom of the Opera, and police quarantine the studio. Executives decide that work should continue on films as the night wears on. Morgan and a technician hide in a sound editing room and eavesdrop on productions. There is an
iris out effect whenever they tune in to a soundstage and the audience sees the films being shot. ==Cast==