Portrait of Hal E. Chester

Hal E. Chester

Bio: 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).
Born: Sun, Mar 06 1921
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY

Death: Sun, Jan 01 2012
Hal E. Chester is 90 years old
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Poster of School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
Hal E. Chester was 85 in School for Scoundrels as 'Executive Producer, Original Film Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 2006
Poster of Take a Girl Like You
Take a Girl Like You
Hal E. Chester was 49 in Take a Girl Like You as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Double Man
The Double Man
Hal E. Chester was 46 in The Double Man as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1967
Poster of His and Hers
His and Hers
Hal E. Chester was 39 in His and Hers as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of School for Scoundrels
School for Scoundrels
Hal E. Chester was 39 in School for Scoundrels as 'Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1960
Poster of Night of the Demon
Night of the Demon
Hal E. Chester was 36 in Night of the Demon as 'Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1957
Poster of The Weapon
The Weapon
Hal E. Chester was 35 in The Weapon as 'Original Story, Producer, Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of The Bold and the Brave
The Bold and the Brave
Hal E. Chester was 34 in The Bold and the Brave as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 04 1956
Poster of Crashout
Crashout
Hal E. Chester was 33 in Crashout as 'Producer, Writer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1955
Poster of The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
Hal E. Chester was 32 in The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 13 1953
Poster of Joe Palooka in Triple Cross
Joe Palooka in Triple Cross
Hal E. Chester was 30 in Joe Palooka in Triple Cross as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1951
Poster of Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle
Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle
Hal E. Chester was 29 in Joe Palooka in the Squared Circle as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1950
Poster of The Underworld Story
The Underworld Story
Hal E. Chester was 29 in The Underworld Story as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 26 1950
Poster of Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance
Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance
Hal E. Chester was 29 in Joe Palooka in Humphrey Takes a Chance as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 04 1950
Poster of Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey
Hal E. Chester was 28 in Joe Palooka Meets Humphrey as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 1950
Poster of Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch
Hal E. Chester was 28 in Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 14 1949
Poster of Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
Hal E. Chester was 27 in Joe Palooka in Winner Take All as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 19 1948
Poster of Smart Woman
Smart Woman
Hal E. Chester was 27 in Smart Woman as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 30 1948
Poster of Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad
Hal E. Chester was 26 in Joe Palooka in Fighting Mad as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 07 1948
Poster of Joe Palooka, Champ
Joe Palooka, Champ
Hal E. Chester was 25 in Joe Palooka, Champ as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 26 1946

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Poster of Take a Girl Like You
Take a Girl Like You
Hal E. Chester was 79+ in Take a Girl Like You as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 26 2000