Charles Laughton endured a daily five-and-a-half- hour makeup session to become Quasimodo, the mocked and vilified bellringer of Notre Dame. The result was one of his best performances: outsized yet nuanced, heartrending yet inspiring. Maureen OHara is the gypsy Esmeralda, whose simple act of pity frees the emotions within him. When she is wrongly condemned,he rescues her from hanging, sweeping all of Paris into a fight for justice.
The "Hunchback Of Notre Dame" Blu-Ray by Warner Brothers brings to life the timeless tale of Victor Hugo?s classic novel. This edition features the 1939 film adaptation, renowned for its powerful performances and stunning cinematography. Charles Laughton stars as Quasimodo, delivering a deeply moving portrayal that remains one of his most celebrated roles; Laughton is also known for his work in "Mutiny on the Bounty" and "Witness for the Prosecution." Maureen O?Hara shines as Esmeralda, marking her Hollywood breakthrough before going on to star in classics like "Miracle on 34th Street" and "The Quiet Man." Directed by William Dieterle, whose career includes acclaimed films such as "The Life of Emile Zola," this production boasts an impressive supporting cast including Sir Cedric Hardwicke and Thomas Mitchell. Warner Brothers, a legendary studio with nearly a century of cinematic excellence, has produced iconic films across genres?from ?Casablanca? to ?Harry Potter.? Their commitment to quality ensures this Blu-Ray offers exceptional picture clarity and immersive sound. Experience one of cinema?s greatest adaptations with this meticulously restored release.
Actors:
Charles Laughton, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Thomas Mitchell, Maureen O'Hara, Edmond O'Brien, Alan Marshal, Walter Hampden, Harry Davenport, Katharine Alexander, George Zucco, Fritz Leiber, Etienne Girardot, Minna Gombell, Arthur Hohl, Curt Bois, George Tobias, Rod La Rocque, Spencer Charters, Kathryn Adams, Siegfried Arno, John Fowler, Hector Sarno, Harry Vejar, Dewey Robinson, Ferdinand Munier, Gretl Sherk, Louis Adlon, Charles Hall, Otto Hoffman, Lionel Belmore, Arthur Dulac, Tempe Pigott, Dick Dickinson, Vangie Beilby, Elsie Prescott, Al Herman, Victor Kilian, Arthur Millett, Raymond Hatton, Russ Powell, Barlowe Borland, Paul Newlan, Margaret McWade, Margaret Seddon, Lillian Nicholson, Archie Butler, Jack Perrin, George de Normand, Eddie Dew, Charles Drake, Louis Jean Heydt, Gail Patrick, Laura Hope Crews, Rube Schaffer, Peter Godfrey, Billy Jones, Frank Mills, Walter O. Stahl, Cecil Weston, Richard Clayton, Bud Fine, Nestor Paiva, Ted Lorch, Alexander Granach, John Lawrence, George Barrows