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All the book-based movies and TV shows adapted by William Dieterle, ranked
William Dieterle, known for works such as The Hunchback of Notre Dame or Satan Met a Lady, has adapted several stories from the pages of books and comic books to the screen.
Below, we present a ranked list, from best to worst, of 2 William Dieterle movies and TV series based on existing source material. Revisit old favorites or discover hidden gems, whether books or film productions. We invite you to watch, read, and vote for any title, joining the debate of whether the book or the movie is better.
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Victor Hugo, 1831
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William Dieterle, 1939
In 1482 Paris, France, Frollo, the Chief Justice of King Louis XI, becomes obsessed with the beauty of Esmeralda, a young Romani girl. Meanwhile, Quasimodo, Frollo’s protégé and the bell-ringer of Notre Dame, lives peacefully in the heights of the cathedral until Frollo involves him in his twisted plans to rid himself of Esmeralda, who he believes has cast a spell on him.
The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett, 1929
movie vs book
William Dieterle, 1936
Private detective Ted Shane returns to work with his former partner Ames, who is not particularly happy about the situation because his wife Astrid dated Ted before they were wed. Valerie Purvis hires the detectives to locate a man called Farrow, and when both Ames and Farrow are found dead, Shane is suspected of both murders.