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The Hunchback and the Dancer
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The Hunchback and the Dancer

1920-07-08 · 50 min · ★ 7.0

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.

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Directors
F. W. Murnau
Production companies
Helios Film
Countries
Germany
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sascha GuraSascha GuraGina
John GottowtJohn GottowtJames Wilton
Paul BiensfeldtPaul BiensfeldtSmith
Anna von PalenAnna von Palen
Henri Peters-ArnoldsHenri Peters-ArnoldsBaron Percy
Bella Polini

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