The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939 film)

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Theatrical poster
Directed byWilliam Dieterle
Screenplay bySonya Levien
Bruno Frank (adaptation)
Based onThe Hunchback of Notre-Dame
1831 novel
by Victor Hugo
Produced byPandro S. Berman
StarringCharles Laughton
Cedric Hardwicke
Thomas Mitchell
Maureen O'Hara
Edmond O'Brien
Alan Marshal
Walter Hampden
CinematographyJoseph H. August A.S.C.
Edited byWilliam Hamilton
Robert Wise
Music byAlfred Newman
(musical adaptation and original composition)
Production
company
Distributed byRKO Radio Pictures
Release date
  • December 29, 1939 (1939-12-29)
Running time
116 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$1,826,000
Box office$3,155,000

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a 1939 American romantic drama film starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara. Directed by William Dieterle and produced by Pandro S. Berman, the film is based on Victor Hugo's 1831 novel. It is also noted for being the only film shown at the newly established Cannes Film Festival; the rest of the festival was cancelled due to the start of World War II.