The Phantom of the Opera · Character
M. Poligny
Former co-manager of the Opera who warns the new managers about the Ghost.
minor
Also known as Poligny
First appearance: iv box five
M. Poligny shows up with force in Mme. Giry’s Astounding Revelations as to Her Personal Relations with the Opera Ghost. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Former manager; believed by Mme.
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In Mme. Giry’s Astounding Revelations as to Her Personal Relations with the Opera Ghost: Former manager; believed by Mme. Giry to have had secrets with the ghost and to have done whatever the ghost asked. Later, in…
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- Other
Character groups
- Opera Management & Staff
- Peripheral Characters & Family
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See M. Poligny in iv box five