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The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939 film)
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.