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The Hunchback and the Dancer

The Hunchback and the Dancer

★ 7.0/10•1920•50m•Horror•Drama

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.

Carl Mayer · Screenplay

F. W. Murnau · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime50m
LanguageDE
Release DateJul 8, 1920

Actors

Sascha Gura

Sascha Gura

Gina

John Gottowt

John Gottowt

James Wilton

Paul Biensfeldt

Paul Biensfeldt

Smith

Anna von Palen

Anna von Palen

Henri Peters-Arnolds

Henri Peters-Arnolds

Baron Percy

Bella Polini

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