Original sentence: Grubb Alexander) makes a considerable effort to correct the perceived flaws and meanderings of Hugo's novel
Edited sentence: Although Chaney was a superlative actor of great subtlety, and a master of grotesque makeups, it is difficult to believe that his performance in this role would have surpassed Veidt's brilliant portrayal.Grubb Alexander) makes a considerable effort to correct the flaws and meanderings of Hugo's novel, and is in many ways an improvement on the source material.One can be certain, though, that — as was always the case whenever Chaney portrayed a character based on a literary source — Chaney's makeup in this role would have scrupulously conformed to Hugo's physical description of Gwynplaine in the novel.Veidt perfectly captures the romantic and sensuous aspects of Gwynplaine's character as well as the grotesquery: Chaney, an older and less sensual actor, would likely have depicted Gwynplaine as more of a straightforward horror figure