Anthony Hinds was born on September 18, 1922 in Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. He was a producer and writer, known for Dracula (1958), Journey to the Unknown (1968) and The Phantom of the Opera (1962).
A charismatic but sinister hypnotist named Svengali bends the will of a young singer, transforming her into a celebrated performer entirely under his control. As her fame grows, his obsessive hold tightens, leading them both toward a dark and tragic end.