| Biography: The Hunchback Of Notre Dame VHS The Hunchback Of Notre Dame(1923) VHS One of the grandest spectacles of the silent cinema, fueled by Lon Chaney's wonderful (and painful) performance as Quasimodo, the deformed Parisian bellringer who falls in love with Gypsy dancer Esmerelda (Patsy Ruth Miller). 100 min. Silent with musical score. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame(1939) VHS 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. Special video release includes the original trailer, a "making of" documentary, and an interview with O'Hara. 115 min. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame(1957) VHS Colorful filming of the Victor Hugo story stars Anthony Quinn as misshapen bellringer Quasimodo, who defies both Church and crown to save Gypsy dancer Gina Lollobrigida from death. With Jean Danet, Alain Cuny. 104 min. The Hunchback Of Notre Dame(1996) VHS The Disney Studio's magnificently animated version of Victor Hugo's classic adds lively music and an uplifting message to the story of Quasimodo, deformed bellringer of the Paris cathedral, who falls in love with Gypsy dancer Esmerelda. Voices are supplied by Tom Hulce, Demi Moore, Kevin Kline and Jason Alexander; score by Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz. 91 min. |