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Known For

Directing

Gender

Male

Birthday

January 1, 1877

Died

December 28, 1958 (81 years old)

Place of Birth

Washington, Iowa, USA

Also Known As

  • Clarence Lyon Chester

C.L. Chester

Biography

Pioneer documentary film maker who began as chief travel cameraman with the Edison Film Company. Founded Chester Inc in 1916 and, in collaboration with the sporting magazine Outing, produced and directed a series of weekly travelogues. The company folded in 1923.

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