Chester M. De Vonde

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

  • Cinderella Husband (1917), director[4]
  • Adam and Some Eves (1918), director[4]
  • Even as Eve (1920), co-directed with B. A. Rolfe
  • Voices (1920 film), wrote and directed[5]
  • West of Zanzibar (1928 film), wrote play film was adapted from
  • Kongo (1932 film), wrote play film was adapted from

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. ^ a b "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.