The Hunchback and the Dancer (1920)
Wilton, a hunchback, who was always scorned and ridiculed by women, returns from Java a rich man after having discovered a diamond mine. He romances Gina, who is on the rebound from a broken affair, and showers her with expensive gifts. After Gina reconciles with her boyfriend, she continues to see Wilton because of what he gives her. After he discovers her perfidy, Wilton develops a poison and mixes it into her lipstick, which will kill any man who kisses her. Lost film.
Director: F. W. Murnau
Genre: Horror, Drama
Runtime: 50 min
Release Date: July 8, 1920
Cast
- Sascha Gura - Gina
- John Gottowt - James Wilton
- Paul Biensfeldt - Smith
- Anna von Palen
- Henri Peters-Arnolds - Baron Percy
- Bella Polini
Screenplay
- Carl Mayer (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Karl Freund
Production: Helios Film
Country: Germany
Language: No Language
Original Language: de
Keywords
poison, hunchback, lost film, diamonds, silent horror
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Hunchback and the Dancer about?
- Wilton, a hunchback, who was always scorned and ridiculed by women, returns from Java a rich man after having discovered a diamond mine. He romances Gina, who is on the rebound from a broken affair, and showers her with expensive gifts. After Gina reconciles with her boyfriend, she continues to see Wilton because of what he gives her. After he discovers her perfidy, Wilton develops a poison and mixes it into her lipstick, which will kill any man who kisses her. Lost film.
- Who directed The Hunchback and the Dancer?
- The Hunchback and the Dancer was directed by F. W. Murnau.
- Who stars in The Hunchback and the Dancer?
- The Hunchback and the Dancer stars Sascha Gura, John Gottowt, Paul Biensfeldt, Anna von Palen, Henri Peters-Arnolds, Bella Polini.
- How long is The Hunchback and the Dancer?
- The Hunchback and the Dancer has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is The Hunchback and the Dancer?
- The Hunchback and the Dancer is a Horror, Drama film.
- Where was The Hunchback and the Dancer produced?
- The Hunchback and the Dancer was produced in Germany.