One novel is the basis for The Hunchback of Notre Dame.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a 1923 American romantic drama film with horror elements starring Lon Chaney , directed by Wallace Worsley , and produced by Carl Laemmle and Irving Thalberg .. Wallace Worsley. Wallace Worsley. Carl Laemmle. Carl Laemmle. Irving Thalberg. Irving Thalberg. The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Lon Chaney. Lon Chaney. romantic. Romance film. drama film. Drama ( film and television ). horror. Horror film. The supporting cast includes Patsy Ruth Miller , Norman Kerry , Nigel de Brulier , and Brandon Hurst .. Patsy Ruth Miller. Patsy Ruth Miller. Norman Kerry. Norman Kerry. Nigel de Brulier. Nigel de Brulier. Brandon Hurst. Brandon Hurst. The film was Universal 's `` Super Jewel '' of 1923 and was their most successful silent film , grossing over $ 3 million .. Universal. Universal Studios. silent film. silent film. The film is based on Victor Hugo 's 1831 novel of the same name , and is notable for the grand sets that recall 15th century Paris as well as for Chaney 's performance and make-up as the tortured hunchback Quasimodo .. Victor Hugo. Victor Hugo. 1831 novel of the same name. The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. Quasimodo. Quasimodo. The film elevated Chaney , already a well-known character actor , to full star status in Hollywood , and also helped set a standard for many later horror films , including Chaney 's The Phantom of the Opera in 1925 .. horror. Horror film. The Phantom of the Opera. The Phantom of the Opera ( 1925 film ). In 1951 , the film entered the public domain -LRB- in the USA -RRB- due to the claimants failure to renew its copyright registration in the 28th year after publication .. copyright registration. copyright registration