The Hunchback and the Dancer
Der Bucklige und die Tänzerin
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- F. W. Murnau
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Mayer
- Original Title
- Der Bucklige und die Tänzerin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Helios Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
F. W. Murnau
Carl Mayer
Karl Freund
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Carl Mayer
Screenplay
F. W. Murnau
Director
Karl Freund
Director of Photography
Robert Neppach
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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.
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 principal cast of The Hunchback and the Dancer includes Sascha Gura, John Gottowt, Paul Biensfeldt, Anna von Palen, Henri Peters-Arnolds.
When was The Hunchback and the Dancer released and how long is it?
The Hunchback and the Dancer was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 50m.