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In fifteenth century Paris, Jehan, the evil brother of the archdeacon, plots with the gypsy king to foment a peasant revolt, which eventually leads to the peasants storming the Cathedral of Notre Dame. Meanwhile, Jehan's slave, a freakish hunchback named Quasimodo, falls in love with the young gypsy queen, Esmeralda, who in turn is in love with Phoebus, a gentleman soldier and a rogue with the ladies. Phoebus's gallant side is awakened by the beautiful peasant girl, and he soon returns her love. Unknown to him, his love is dangerous, because Jehan lusts for Esmeralda and is willing to kill the handsome soldier to possess her. But the hunchback will tolerate no harm coming to her, not even if it comes from his own master.
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The Hunchback Of Notre Dame - Cult Silent Classic DVD
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By Colin Jones
Format:DVD
Prospective buyers should note that the picture quality on this DVD (the version from Elstree Hill Entertainment) is really quite awful. The film has not been restored properly - it is full of blemishes - and for that reason I found it unwatchable. The one star is for Lon Chaney's memorable characterisation and make-up.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By S J Buck
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Format:DVD
This classic silent film starring Lon Chaney as the hunchback is well worth getting. Made in the mid 1920's its based on Victor Hugo's classic novel and for a film that is over 80 years old it holds up remarkably well.
You do need to concentrate when watching it as there are quite a few major characters and as there is no dialogue its easy to get confused. Of course there are captions to give you a clue. Chaney's makeup is well done, and apparently took hours every day to put on.
The picture quality for a black and white film from so long ago is reasonable. So long as you don't expect too much, you will get a lot out of this early horror classic.
You do need to concentrate when watching it as there are quite a few major characters and as there is no dialogue its easy to get confused. Of course there are captions to give you a clue. Chaney's makeup is well done, and apparently took hours every day to put on.
The picture quality for a black and white film from so long ago is reasonable. So long as you don't expect too much, you will get a lot out of this early horror classic.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie isn't great or entertaining but it is good. It's definitely not one of the best classic horror films but it's still a good film. The best thing about the movie is Lon Chaney's great acrobatic skills. He's fantastic in the role! (though not as good as Phantom Of The Opera). It can get really, really slow in scenes but Chaney stops it from being to boring. Recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Lon Chaney
One of the good old "oldies". My friend, for whom this was bought was very pleased with it as he likes this type of film ,especially the old black and white ones.
Published 2 months ago by joan kynaston
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not the best version...
The honours for the ultimate Hunchback, has to go to Charles Laughton, in the 1939 film directed by William Dieterle, that includes Maureen O'Hara as Esmeralda. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Tim Kidner
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great piece of cinematography
This film was made in 1923, when movie making was in its infancy. That doesn't just mean silent, or black and white - it means scripts, casting, sets, lighting, make-up and... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Prof Zebedee
4.0 out of 5 stars
The tragedy of the situation is not entirely captured
It is an old silent black and white film from 1923. It has of course been enhanced for this edition that does not guarantee it is what it was. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2008 by Jacques COULARDEAU
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