The Hunchback and the Dancer
Genres
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. Lost film.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
50 min
Release Date
1920-07-08
Status
Released
Original Language
German
Vote Count
0
Vote Average
0
Sascha Gura
Gina
John Gottowt
James Wilton
Paul Biensfeldt
Smith
Anna von Palen
Henri Peters-Arnolds
Baron Percy
Bella Polini
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