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Hunchback Of Notre Dame


Date: 1939
Type: Drama
Rating: 4 Stars 4/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: William Dieterle
Producer: Pandro Berman

Comment/Synopsis

An excellent version of the Hugo novel, with Charles Laughton as Quasaimodo the disfigured bell ringer and Maureen O'Hara as Esmeralda the beautiful gypsy girl who is framed for the murder of one of her suitors. This is one of the films from the 1930's that has stood the test of time. This was a majot financial success for RKO ans was Maureen O'Hara's first leading role. The make up for CHarles Laughton to be Quasimodo is impressive.

Oscars

Nomination - Music and Sound
Novel
Victor Hugo
Production
RKO
Hunch Back Of Notre Dame