In 15th-century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.In 15th-century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.In 15th-century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 2 nominations total
Cedric Hardwicke
- Frollo
- (as Sir Cedric Hardwicke)
Helene Reynolds
- Fleur de Lys
- (as Helene Whitney)
Minna Gombell
- Queen of Beggars
- (as Mina Gombell)
Rod La Rocque
- Phillippe
- (as Rod LaRocque)
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- TriviaFor the scene in which Quasimodo is whipped, Charles Laughton instructed an assistant director to twist his ankle outside of camera range so he would really be in pain. Even through the heavy hump and rubber body suit, he felt every lash and often came home badly bruised. Before the 16th take, director William Dieterle whispered to him, "Now, Charles, listen to me. Let's do it one more time, but this time I want you . . . I want you to suffer." According to Laughton's wife, Elsa Lanchester, the actor never forgave him for that.
- GoofsThe cathedral is shown as having a full flight of steps up to the front doors. Notre Dame has always been more or less level with the square (le Parvis).
- Quotes
[Last lines]
Quasimodo, the bell-ringer: [to one of the stone gargoyles] Why was I not made of stone - like thee?
- Crazy creditsPROLOGUE: "With the end of the 15th Century, the Middle Ages came to a close. Europe began to see great changes. France, ravaged by a hundred years of war, at last found peace. The people under Louis XI felt free to hope again --- to dream of progress. But superstition and prejudice often stood in the way, seeking to crush the adventurous spirit of man."
- Alternate versionsAlso available in a computer colorized version.
- ConnectionsEdited into The Clock (2010)
- SoundtracksAve Maria
(1572) (uncredited)
Music by Tomás Luis de Victoria
Sung by mixed chorus during opening credits
Featured review
I remember `Super Channel' showed this regularly about 10 years ago. The opening 1/2 hour is superb, with several outstanding scenes and very haunting music.The cast is brilliant, not only do you get Laughton but also Maureen O'Hara, Cedric Hardwicke and Edmon O'Brien. And Thomas Mitchell is the man! All in all a most satisfying film: 8.5 out of 10
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- Victor Hugo's Immortal Classic The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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- $1,800,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 56 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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By what name was The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939) officially released in India in English?
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