Chester Bennett

Chester Bennett (1892 - 1943) was an American film director. He was executed by the Japanese during the Occupation of Hong Kong in 1943.[1][2]

For the Australian cricketer, see Chester Bennett (cricketer).

Chester Bennett
Bennett in 1921
Born	(1892-02-12)February 12, 1892 San Francisco, California, US
Died	October 29, 1943(1943-10-29) (aged 51) Hong Kong

Select filmography

• Champion of Lost Causes (1925)
• The Ancient Mariner (1925)
• Honesty – The Best Policy (1926)

References

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

External links

• Chester Bennett on IMDb
• Chester Bennett at BFI