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Charles Laughton gives a stunning and touching performance as Quasimodo, the deformed bellringer in 15th-century Paris who is befriended by Gypsy girl Maureen O'Hara. Cedric Hardwicke and Edmond O'Brien also star in this classic period drama, the first sound rendition of Victor Hugo's novel.
Original Release
12/29/1939
US Release
12/29/1939
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles Laughton | The Hunchback Quasimodo |
| Cedric Hardwicke | Frollo |
| Thomas Mitchell | Clopin |
| Maureen O'Hara | Esmeralda |
| Edmond O'Brien | Gringoire |
| Alan Marshal | Phoebus |
| Walter Hampden | Archdeacon |
| Harry Davenport | King Louis XI |
| George Zucco | Procurator |
| Fritz Leiber | Old Nobleman |
Directors
Writers
Sonya Levien, Bruno Frank, Victor Hugo
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Charles Laughton | The Hunchback Quasimodo |
| Cedric Hardwicke | Frollo |
| Thomas Mitchell | Clopin |
| Maureen O'Hara | Esmeralda |
| Edmond O'Brien | Gringoire |
| Alan Marshal | Phoebus |
| Walter Hampden | Archdeacon |
| Harry Davenport | King Louis XI |
| George Zucco | Procurator |
| Fritz Leiber | Old Nobleman |
| Etienne Girardot | Doctor |
| Helene Reynolds | Fleur de Lys |
| Minna Gombell | Queen of Beggars |
| Arthur Hohl | Olivier |
| Curt Bois | Student |
| George Tobias | Beggar |
| Rod La Rocque | Phillippe |
| Spencer Charters | Court Clerk |
| Kathryn Adams | Fleur's Companion / Fleur's Companion #1 |
| Diane Hunter | Fleur's Companion / Fleur's Companion #2 |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Pandro S. Berman | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1940 | Oscar | Best Sound, Recording | Nominated |
| 1940 | Oscar | Best Music, Scoring | Nominated |
