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Victor Hanbury

1897 – 1954

British film director and producer

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Lived 1897 – 1954 (aged 56–57). Victor Hanbury was a British film director, film producer, director and screenwriter.

W. Victor Hanbury (1897 – 14 December 1954) was a British film director and producer.

Entering the film industry in 1919 after service in the First World War, he became a director and producer in the early 1930s. His last film as a director was Hotel Reserve (which he also co-produced) in 1944. He continued to produce into the 1950s. He was initially credited as both producer and director of The Sleeping Tiger (1954), but the film was actually directed by Joseph Losey. He was born in and died in London, England.

Selected filmography The Beggar Student (1931) Where Is This Lady? (1932) No Funny Business (1933) Dick Turpin (1933) Spring in the Air (1934) There Goes Susie (1934) Admirals All (1935) The Crouching Beast (1935) Beloved Imposter (1936) The Avenging Hand (1936) Second Bureau (1936) Ball at Savoy (1936) Return of a Stranger (1937) It Happened to One Man (1940) Squadron Leader X (1943) Death Goes to School (1953) River Beat (1954, producer)

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1897, London
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Victor Hanbury?

British film director and producer

When was Victor Hanbury born?

Victor Hanbury was born in 1897 in London.

When did Victor Hanbury die?

Victor Hanbury died on 14 December 1954.

What was Victor Hanbury's occupation?

Victor Hanbury was a film director, film producer, director and screenwriter.

What nationality was Victor Hanbury?

Victor Hanbury was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Victor Hanbury

· Wikidata: Q7925975

· DBpedia: Victor Hanbury

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