“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1923) is a timeless silent horror drama based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel. Starring Lon Chaney as Quasimodo, the deformed yet sympathetic bell ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, the film captures the struggles of love, isolation, and acceptance in medieval Paris. With groundbreaking makeup and a powerful performance by Chaney, this cinematic masterpiece stands as one of the most influential films of the silent era.
This public domain film remains a monumental achievement in early Hollywood history, showcasing elaborate sets, epic scale, and unforgettable emotion.
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