Ghost of Lon Chaney once played a part in a City Councel controversy 

There are occasional reports of his ghost in the famed Stage 28 area of Universal Pictures’ backlot. The only set never “struck” (torn down) in Hollywood history, Stage 28 is the old opera house set seen in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA and in other films as well. Chaney is one of two ghosts reported on the old set; he is recognizable because he is always seen wearing the long black cape and mask of Erik, his most memorable character.