The Hunchback of Notre Dame is notable for its sets.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1923 film) . The film is based on Victor Hugo 's 1831 novel of the same name , and is notable for the grand sets that recall 15th century Paris as well as for Chaney 's performance and make-up as the tortured hunchback Quasimodo . The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1939 film) . For this production RKO Radio Pictures built on their movie ranch a massive medieval city of Paris and Notre Dame Cathedral , one of the largest and most extravagant sets ever constructed .