Chester "Chet" Withey (8 November 1887, Park City, Utah â€" 6 October
1939, California) was an American silent film actor, director, and
screenwriter. He participated in the production in total of some 100
films.Born in Park City, Utah, the son of Chester Henry Withey and
Mary E. Kelso, Withey started his career in silent film as an actor in
1913. He starred in films such as the 1916 film The Wharf Rat. He
married Virginia Philley, a screenwriter, who also did some
acting.However, by 1916, he had already directed several films and
decided to concentrate on work behind the camera. Withey was also
accredited with writing for 15 films.He retired from film directing in
1928 and died 6 October 1939.
1939, California) was an American silent film actor, director, and
screenwriter. He participated in the production in total of some 100
films.Born in Park City, Utah, the son of Chester Henry Withey and
Mary E. Kelso, Withey started his career in silent film as an actor in
1913. He starred in films such as the 1916 film The Wharf Rat. He
married Virginia Philley, a screenwriter, who also did some
acting.However, by 1916, he had already directed several films and
decided to concentrate on work behind the camera. Withey was also
accredited with writing for 15 films.He retired from film directing in
1928 and died 6 October 1939.
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