“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” is a 1923 American silent drama film written by
Edward T. Lowe, Jr. and Perley Poore Sheehan and directed by Wallace Worsley
for Universal Pictures. Based on Victor Hugo's novel of the same name and
featuring the iconic Lon Chaney, the feature film established itself as
Universal's most successful silent film.
Synopsis.
A marginalized hunchback named Quasimodo lives confined in Notre Dame
Cathedral, where he is exploited by the ruthless Jehan Frollo. When the
beautiful gypsy Esmeralda is unjustly accused, Quasimodo defies his destiny to
protect her, confronting the cruelty of society and revealing his hidden
humanity.
What will you find?
A tragic work that gave rise to the birth of the so-called “good monster” in
cinema, as well as serving as the cornerstone of what would become the popular
and successful Universal Monsters film universe.
Trailer.
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame".
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (Spanish subtitled).
