The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film) the film – stemmed from the company's domestic partnership policy and gay and lesbian theme days at Walt Disney World. Gary Trousdale also claimed that Southern Baptists were outraged over the casting of Demi Moore as Esmeralda, as she had just come off of the controversial "Striptease", in which she played an exotic dancer. Disney officials would not comment on the motivation for the religious content displayed in the film beyond comments on the subject included in the film's press kit with Disney vice president John Dreyer commenting, "The film speaks for itself." Nevertheless, there was praise from religious organizations
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1977 TV series) recognizing Frollo, he begs to be killed. Frollo promises that "No one shall have her!" That night, Clopin leads the beggars from the court of miracles to Notre Dame. Not realising that they have come to rescue Esmeralda, Quasimodo throws timbers and stones, killing many vagabonds. Gringoire and Frollo bring Esmeralda out of Notre Dame. When the three of them reach the end of their destination, Gringoire leaves, pathetically apologizing for saving himself. Frollo gives Esmeralda to the hangman after being rejected for the final time, while the cavaliers arrive at Notre Dame, killing many vagabonds, including Jehan. Frollo walks