New Edition C1924. New Readers Library Edition with the wrapper displaying a scene from the film. Undated. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is a 1923 American drama film starring Lon Chaney and directed by Wallace Worsley. The film was Universal's "Super Jewel" of 1923 and was their most successful silent film, grossing $3.5 million. Book is very good and bright. Edges lightly rubbed. Contents good. Pages age toned. The wrapper is very good++ and bright. Light edge rubbing and nicks.