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Hal E. Chester

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0.3 Popularity Mar 06, 1921 (90 years old) Brooklyn, NY

Hal Chester started his career as a child actor in the United States, but in the mid-1950s moved to Britain, where he is remembered as the producer of films including the classic horror Night of the Demon (1957), as well as School for Scoundrels (1960).

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Known For

East Side Kids
East Side Kids
1940 as Fred "Dutch" Kuhn
Juvenile Court
Juvenile Court
1938 as Lefty
Crime School
Crime School
1938 as Boy (uncredited)
The Witness Vanishes
The Witness Vanishes
1939 as Copy Boy (uncredited)
Newsboys' Home
Newsboys' Home
1938 as Murphy
Boys of the City
Boys of the City
1940 as Buster

Biography

Hal Chester started his career as a child actor in the United States, but in the mid-1950s moved to Britain, where he is remembered as the producer of films including the classic horror Night of the Demon (1957), as well as School for Scoundrels (1960).

Filmography 41

2006
School for Scoundrels Movie

Executive Producer

2006
School for Scoundrels Movie

Original Film Writer

2000
Take a Girl Like You TV

Executive Producer

1970
Take a Girl Like You Movie

Producer

1967
The Double Man Movie

Producer

1961
His and Hers Movie

Executive Producer

1960
School for Scoundrels Movie

Screenplay

1960
School for Scoundrels Movie

Executive Producer

1957
Night of the Demon Movie

Screenplay

1957
Night of the Demon Movie

Executive Producer

1956
The Weapon Movie

Original Story

1956
The Weapon Movie

Producer

1956
The Weapon Movie

Story

1956
The Bold and the Brave Movie

Producer

1955
Crashout Movie

Producer

1955
Crashout Movie

Writer

1953
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms Movie

Producer

1951
Joe Palooka in Triple Cross Movie

Producer

1950
Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle Movie

Producer

1950
The Underworld Story Movie

Producer

Personal Details

Known For Production
Gender Not specified
Birthday March 06, 1921 (90 years old)
Died January 01, 2012
Place of Birth Brooklyn, NY
Years Active 1938 - 2006
Popularity 0.3
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41 Total Credits
14 Movie Roles