Question 1

What unusual recruitment and security measures were taken for the crowd scenes in The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

Accepted Answer

Extras were recruited in downtown Los Angeles for $1.00 a night and meals, including many prostitutes who did business on set. Universal hired 50 Pinkerton detectives to catch thieves among the extras.

Question 2

How did Lon Chaney create his extreme makeup for Quasimodo, and what was a common misconception about it?

Accepted Answer

Chaney used a knotted wig, nose putty, cotton, flexible collodion, adhesive tape, false teeth, a fake eye, and a plaster hump. Contrary to belief, the hump weighed only 10-15 pounds and caused no back problems.

Question 3

What innovative technology was first used in film production during the making of The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

Accepted Answer

This film was the first to use intercom technology, provided by Western Electric, for wireless communication between the director and assistants during production.

Question 4

How did Lon Chaney prepare for his role as Quasimodo, and what was the public's reaction to his appearance?

Accepted Answer

Chaney interviewed people with physical deformities to prepare. His makeup was so masterful that many viewers believed he truly looked like that in real life.

Question 5

What was Lon Chaney's salary for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and how long did the shoot last?

Accepted Answer

Chaney earned $2,500 a week. Shooting began in December 1922 and ended in June 1923, making it the longest shoot of his career, with total earnings near $60,000 plus bonuses.

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