Chester Withey
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Chester Withey (8 November 1887, Park City, Utah - 6 October 1939, California) was an American silent film actor director and screenwriter. He participated in the production in total of some 100 films.
Born in Park City, Utah, Withey started his career in silent film as an actor in 1913. He starred in films such as the 1916 film The Wharf Rat.
However by 1916 he had already directed several films and decided to concentrate on work behinf the camera. Chester was also accredited for writing for 15 films.
He retired from film directing in 1928.