The Hunchback and the Dancer

Overview

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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 8, 1920

Original language

German

Countries

Germany

Production

Helios Film

Cast

Sascha Gura,Henri Peters-Arnolds,John Gottowt,Bella Polini,Paul Biensfeldt,Anna von Palen

Director

F. W. Murnau

Writer

Carl Mayer

Cinematography

Karl Freund

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0011031