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HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME (1939). Despite a heavy preachiness throughout, this is very well made with Charles Laughton superb as the pathetically hideous Bell ringer. His final line and the look of sheer disappointment when his guardian passes him by on the pillory are unforgettable. Stupendous sets, many extras and also quick bits with Rondo Hatton and George Zucco.
One of Maureen O'Hara's first films -she is lovely- and Sir Cedric Hardwicke is frightening as the lecherous priest...more frightening is wondering how many women were falsely accused and met a terrible end throughout history. ****
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