Chester M. Franklin
Chester Mortimer Franklin (September 1, 1889 – March 12, 1954) was an American film director and actor active mainly in the silent era. Born in San Francisco, he was the brother of Sidney A. Franklin. In the late 1910s, he co-directed with his brother Sidney several films with all-children casts for William Fox. He directed two silent horror films, the 1924 Behind the Curtain (a.k.a. Souls Which Pass in the Night) and the 1927 The Thirteenth Hour.
Chester M. Franklin | |
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Director Chester M. Franklin with actress Mary Miles Minter | |
| Born | Chester Mortimer Franklin September 1, 1889 San Francisco, California |
| Died | March 12, 1954 (aged 64) Los Angeles, California |
| Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale |
| Occupation | Director |
| Years active | 1912–1936 |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Darling (died 1918) Mildred Nadel (m. 1926) |
| Relatives | Sidney Franklin (brother) |
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