THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1923) – Episode 172 – Decades Of Horror: The Classic Era
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Release Date: 03/09/2024
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info_outline“Why was I not made of stone, like thee?” Existentially or metaphysically speaking? Join this episode’s Grue-Crew – Chad Hunt, Daphne Monary-Ernsdorff, and Jeff Mohr along with guest host Michael Zatz – as they visit Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris via Universal’s stunning, purpose-built, 19-acre set to discuss The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923) and Lon Chaney’s star-making role as Quasimodo.
Decades of Horror: The Classic Era
Episode 172 – The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)
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In 15th-century Paris, the brother of the archdeacon plots with the gypsy king to foment a peasant revolt. Meanwhile, a freakish hunchback falls in love with a gypsy dancer.
- Directed by: Wallace Worsley
- Writing Credits: Victor Hugo (1831 novel); Perley Poore Sheehan (adaptation) (as Perley Poor Sheehan); Edward T. Lowe Jr. (scenario); Chester L. Roberts (uncredited)
- Produced by: Carl Laemmle (uncredited); Irving Thalberg (uncredited)
- Editing by: Edward Curtiss (as Edward Curtis); Maurice Pivar; Sydney Singerman
- Art Direction by: Elmer Sheeley (as E.E. Sheeley); Sidney Ullman (as Sydney Ullman)
- Set Decoration by: Hans Dreier (uncredited)
- Costume and Wardrobe Department: Gordon Magee (costume supervisor) (uncredited)
- Selected Cast:
- Lon Chaney as Quasimodo
- Patsy Ruth Miller as Esmeralda
- Norman Kerry as Phoebus de Chateaupers
- Kate Lester as Madame de Condelaurier
- Winifred Bryson as Fleur de Lys
- Nigel De Brulier as Don Claudio (as Nigel de Brulier)
- Brandon Hurst as Jehan
- Ernest Torrence as Clopin (as Ernest Torrance)
- Tully Marshall as El Rey Luis XI
- Harry von Meter as Mons. Neufchatel (as Harry Van Meter)
- Raymond Hatton as Gringoire
- Nick De Ruiz as Mons. Le Torteru (as Nick de Ruiz)
- Eulalie Jensen as Marie
- Roy Laidlaw as Charmolu
- Ray Myers as Charmolu’s Assistant (as W. Ray Meyers)
- William Parke as Josephus (as William Parke Sr.)
- Gladys Brockwell as Sister Gudule
- John Cossar as Judge of the Court
- Edwin Wallock as King’s Chamberlain
- Marion Gray as Woman at Ball (uncredited)
- Gilbert Roland as Extra (uncredited)
Lon Chaney Sr. is a legend of classic horror movies. His make-up and monsters are iconic, from Phantom of the Opera (1925) to London After Midnight (1927). Another mind-blowing Chaney character is Quasimodo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923). Join the Grue-Crew and special guest host, Grue-Believer and GM Fan Mikey Z, for their look back at this influential, silent masterpiece.
You might also want to check out these other Classic Era episodes focused on silent screams:
- THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI (1920) – Episode 13
- NOSFERATU (1922) – Episode 21
- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA (1925) – Episode 42
- THE CAT AND THE CANARY (1927) – Episode 60
- HÄXAN (1922) – Episode 79
- THE PHANTOM CARRIAGE (1921) – Episode 85
- THE GOLEM (1920) – Episode 99
- FAUST (1926) – Episode 145
- DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE (1920) – Episode 160
At the time of this writing, The Hunchback of Notre Dame is available for streaming from Amazon Prime, MGM+, Kanopy, Tubi, Crackle, and PlutoTV. The film is available on physical media as a Blu-ray from Kino Lorber.
Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror: The Classic Era records a new episode every two weeks. Up next in their very flexible schedule, as chosen by guest host “Jose,” is The H-Man (1958), another Toho classic directed by Ishirô Honda. Beware the liquidman!
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