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American film director (1892–1943) For the Australian cricketer, see Chester Bennett (cricketer).
Chester Bennett
Bennett in 1921
Born(1892-02-12)February 12, 1892
San Francisco, California, US
DiedOctober 29, 1943(1943-10-29) (aged 51)
Hong Kong
Chester Bennett in 1920 EH

Chester Bennett (1892 - 1943) was an American silent film director. He was executed by the Japanese during the Occupation of Hong Kong in 1943.

Filmography

References

  1. "Chester Bennett – 'The American Hero of Hong Kong'". The Dark World's Fire: Tom and Lena Edgar in War. 16 November 2011. Archived from the original on 28 September 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
  2. "Chester Bennett, Silent Film Director, Shot by the Japs". Variety. 17 May 1944. Retrieved 14 August 2016.

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Films directed by Chester Bennett


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