Gaston Leroux
Writing
Gaston Leroux (1868–1927) was a French journalist and novelist, celebrated for his contributions to detective fiction and horror literature. Born in Paris, he initially studied law but later transitioned to journalism, where he gained recognition as an international correspondent. Leroux's most famous work, The Phantom of the Opera (1910), became a cultural phenomenon through various adaptations, including Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical. Another notable novel, The Mystery of the Yellow Room (1907), is considered one of the finest locked-room mysteries. His storytelling often blended suspense, drama, and intricate plots, earning him a place alongside literary greats like Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Known for
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movieMashup
2021
Original Story
movieThe Lady on the Threshold
2007
Original Story
moviePhantom
1998
Novel
tvO Fantasma da Ópera
1991
Original Story
tvLe Roi mystère
1991
Novel
tvRouletabille
1966
Novel
movieChéri-Bibi
1955
Novel
movieChéri-Bibi
1938
Novel
movieMister Flow
1936
Story
movieCheri-Bibi
1931
Novel
movieThe Wizard
1927
Novel
movieThe Lily
1926
Theatre Play
movieAfter Death
1920
Novel
movieAlsace
1916
Writer
Phantom
Novel