Chester M. De Vonde Explained

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

Notes and References

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