The Hunchback and the Dancer(1920)
Der Bucklige und die Tänzerin
The Hunchback and the Dancer Synopsis
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.
The Hunchback and the Dancer (1920) is a horror and drama film directed by F. W. Murnau, released on July 8, 1920 with a runtime of 50m. It stars Sascha Gura, John Gottowt, Paul Biensfeldt and Anna von Palen. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- F. W. Murnau
- Writers:
- Carl Mayer
- Cinematographer:
- Karl Freund
- Production:
- Helios Film
- Status:
- Released
The Hunchback and the Dancer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sascha Gura
as Gina
John Gottowt
as James Wilton
Paul Biensfeldt
as Smith
Anna von Palen
Henri Peters-Arnolds
as Baron Percy
- Bella Polini
Bella Polini
Key crew
Directed by F. W. Murnau, written by Carl Mayer.
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The Hunchback and the Dancer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The main cast of The Hunchback and the Dancer (1920) includes Sascha Gura, John Gottowt, Paul Biensfeldt, Anna von Palen and Henri Peters-Arnolds. The film was directed by F. W. Murnau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Hunchback and the Dancer was released on July 8, 1920 and runs for 50m.
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The Hunchback and the Dancer (1920) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.