FR 138 The French Novel on Film
William Dieterle's "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1939)
Viewing Questions


1. How is the King Louis XI portrayed in the film? How does this portrayal differ from that in Hugo's novel?



2. In your opinion, what are the major character changes in the film?  What are the major plot changes?



3. What is the overall message of this 1939 film? How is it similar to or different from the message or themes of the novel?