Chester M. De Vonde

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Chester M. De Vonde (October 7, 1872 - January 10, 1928) was an actor, writer, and director of theatrical productions [1] and films. [2]

He wrote the play A Widow's Son. It was described as a Masonic passion play. [3]

Filmography

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References

  1. "Chester De Vonde". Playbill.
  2. "CHESTER DE VONDE.; Playwright and Actor Who Toured in Melodrama Dies. (Published 1928)". January 11, 1928 via NYTimes.com.
  3. Iowa, Freemasons Grand Lodge of (November 22, 1918). "Grand Lodge Bulletin" via Google Books.
  4. 1 2 "Chester M. De Vonde". BFI.[ dead link ]
  5. Soister, John T.; Nicolella, Henry; Joyce, Steve (January 10, 2014). American Silent Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy Feature Films, 1913-1929. McFarland. ISBN   9780786487905 via Google Books.