The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939)

This week, we take a trip to Paris and cover the 1939 version of The Hunchback of Notre Dame! From the beloved Victor Hugo literary classic to the silver screen, this timeless tale of humanity (and all of the passion, cruelty, kindness it contains) has captured hearts throughout centuries. If you're a history buff, in addition to being a film buff, you'll be fascinated to learn how the movie's screenwriters created a metaphor for real-world events leading up to World War II. We're so grateful a listener recommended watching this film (the first time for us!); it's a wonderful way to become more acquainted with Quasimodo's story beyond the 1996 Disney retelling!