Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923)

There are certain things in this industry that unquestionable facts. One of them is that Lon Chaney and his son were the prime example of what later would be known as "method acting." Chaney was able to really get into each of his monster roles in large part due to…

Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine

Quasimodo is a real actor trap.  Tough to resist overdoing the pathos and playing to the audience’s sympathy.  I’m not sure any of the three great actors who played the role  — Mr. Chaney, Mr. Laughton, Mr. Quinn — avoided that trap entirely. My voice is ragged from…

carrieandtracy

A dusty gem from film's earliest days, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" may not necessarily be a masterpiece of silent cinema. It is, however, a watchable and intriguing precursor to both the costume epics and monster movies that would fill Hollywood's next few…

Travis Lytle

An incredibly entertaining watch for a silent film. Every act has scenes that awe in their scale, typically of mobs that include a vast amount of extras in chaotic scenes. Lon Chaney is obviously the entire show here, but according to google he did have a stunt double for…

𝕭laze the 𝓐ction 𝕵unkie

I’ll admit that the makeup in this is very impressive, Lon Chaney looks genuinely horrifying as Quasimodo but the whole movie is completely boring.

Tylot Lantern

1st Wallace Worsley And just like that, the Thesis Train is leaving the station once again! For those who have started following me since March or so, I suppose I should provide a little context. I'm currently working on my PhD thesis, which, in the most basic terms,…

Doc Lyon

Hooptober #25 The Hunchback of Notre Dame was a huge film for its era, with massive sets and large crowds of extras. Its moments of carnage therefore look immense. Adapted from the classic novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame tells a concise version of the story that keeps…

Darren Carver-Balsiger

"Why was I not made of stone, like thee?" "My place is with my people. I do not belong here." I mostly watched The Hunchback of Notre Dame, for the legendary "Man of a Thousand Faces," Lon Chaney Sr., and his portrayal of Quasimodo. Chaney’s performance and makeup work,…

NotYourPopcorn

Phoebus & Esmerelda look like the kind of deadhead couple who would pause from the drum circle long enough to sell u better-than-expected acid in the parking lot of Nassau Coliseum hours before the band goes on in 1973, 1980, 1981, 1990 or 1993.

nathaxnne [goodbye <3]