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Chester Bennett

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Chester Bennett
Bennett in 1921
Born(1892-02-12)February 12, 1892
DiedOctober 29, 1943(1943-10-29) (aged 51)
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.[1][2]

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References

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  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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