1923·Romance·1h 53m
7.0
★
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.
Directed by Wallace Worsley
paris, france
based on novel or book
death sentence
black and white
silent film
hunchback
notre dame cathedral
roma
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Cast
Lon Chaney
Quasimodo
Patsy Ruth Miller
Esmeralda
Norman Kerry
Phoebus de Chateaupers
Kate Lester
Madame de Condelaurier
Winifred Bryson
Fleur de Lys
Nigel De Brulier
Don Claudio
Brandon Hurst
Jehan
Ernest Torrence
Clopin
Tully Marshall
El Rey Luis XI
Harry von Meter
Mons. Neufchatel
Raymond Hatton
Gringoire
Nick De Ruiz
Mons. Le Torteru
Crew
Wallace Worsley
Director
Lon Chaney
Co-Director
Carl Laemmle
Producer
Irving Thalberg
Producer
Lon Chaney
Makeup Artist
Victor Hugo
Novel
Harvey Parry
Visual Effects
Perley Poore Sheehan
Adaptation
Virgil Miller
Cinematography
Robert Wyler
Assistant Director
William Wyler
Assistant Director
Charles Gemora
Sculptor
Popular Reviews
49 reviews
Zackary Smith
7.0★ · 05/26/26
Definitely a product of its times, but also gets major props for exceeding the expectations set by the limitations of such times. Super impressed by the set pieces, large crowd scenes, etc.
One of the flatter telling of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, but my God did Lon Chaney really elevate the entire film with his performance. Whether it be his incredible make-up and prosthetics, his ability to convey so much emotion without words, his bouncing off the scenery and playing off it like it’s his own personal jungle gym stunts and all, dude was an absolute juggernaut. Even with some of the most subtle creative choices, like the way the Hunchback’s tongue never sat comfortably in his mouth, Chaney really fully became the character, solidifying his place as one of the greats.
One of the flatter telling of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, but my God did Lon Chaney really elevate the entire film with his performance. Whether it be his incredible make-up and prosthetics, his ability to convey so much emotion without words, his bouncing off the scenery and playing off it like it’s his own personal jungle gym stunts and all, dude was an absolute juggernaut. Even with some of the most subtle creative choices, like the way the Hunchback’s tongue never sat comfortably in his mouth, Chaney really fully became the character, solidifying his place as one of the greats.
Definitely a product of its times, but also gets major props for exceeding the expectations set by the limitations of such times. Super impressed by the set pieces, large crowd scenes, etc.
One of the flatter telling of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, but my God did Lon Chaney really elevate the entire film with his performance. Whether it be his incredible make-up and prosthetics, his ability to convey so much emotion without words, his bouncing off the scenery and playing off it like it’s his own personal jungle gym stunts and all, dude was an absolute juggernaut. Even with some of the most subtle creative choices, like the way the Hunchback’s tongue never sat comfortably in his mouth, Chaney really fully became the character, solidifying his place as one of the greats.
One of the flatter telling of the Hunchback of Notre Dame, but my God did Lon Chaney really elevate the entire film with his performance. Whether it be his incredible make-up and prosthetics, his ability to convey so much emotion without words, his bouncing off the scenery and playing off it like it’s his own personal jungle gym stunts and all, dude was an absolute juggernaut. Even with some of the most subtle creative choices, like the way the Hunchback’s tongue never sat comfortably in his mouth, Chaney really fully became the character, solidifying his place as one of the greats.
Cait
6.0★ · 04/24/26
The effects were very well done and I think Patsy Ruth Miller's performance stood out in particular. The soundtrack was beautiful.
The effects were very well done and I think Patsy Ruth Miller's performance stood out in particular. The soundtrack was beautiful.
Hhh
6.0★ · 12/30/25
Lon Chaney.. woah
Lon Chaney.. woah
Catie
7.0★ · 10/20/25
He be sticking his tongue out a lot he just like me fr
He be sticking his tongue out a lot he just like me fr
Bearman08
4.0★ · 09/01/25
This reminded me a lot of The Man Who Laughs. This is just worse.
This reminded me a lot of The Man Who Laughs. This is just worse.