US theatre chain to screen ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ after Paris cathedral blaze | World News, The Indian Express

US theatre chain to screen ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ after Paris cathedral blaze | World News, The Indian Express

By PTI |Los Angeles |Published: April 19, 2019 6:40:55 pm

US theatre chain to screen ‘Hunchback of Notre Dame’ after Paris cathedral blaze

The sales of Hugo's book has also picked up in the aftermath of the Notre Dame blaze that was eventually doused after 12 hours.

The film, directed by William Dieterle, is considered one of the most memorable cinematic adaptations of Victor Hugo’s 1831 novel of the same name. It featured Charles Laughton as Quasimodo and Maureen O’Hara as Esmeralda. (AP Photo)

American theatre chain Alamo Drafthouse has announced that it will be screening 1939 black-and-white classic “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” to honor France’s fire-ravaged iconic cathedral.