Chester Barnett was an American actor best known for his roles in The Ancient Mariner (1925), Calicowani (1913), and The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England (1914).
Personal and Family Life
Chester Barnett was born on February 29, 1884, in Piedmont, Missouri. He was married to Dorothy M., who survived him at the time of his passing. Barnett was known to have two sisters and one brother.
Career
Chester Barnett began his acting career in 1912 and quickly became a prominent figure in silent films. He worked alongside actress Pearl White in several popular serials and became a protégé of the famed stage director David Belasco. His work spanned the silent film era, and he played a variety of roles throughout his career.
Death and Legacy
Chester Barnett passed away on September 22, 1947, in Jefferson City, Missouri, due to pneumonia. His contributions to early cinema are remembered, particularly for his performances in silent films, leaving behind a notable legacy in film history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Wishing Ring: An Idyll of Old England | 1914-11-09 | The Earl’s Son, Giles |
| The Ring | 1914-01-11 | Mr. Gray |
| The Hall-Room Girls | 1913-07-19 | Chester |
| Lost in the Night | 1913-09-06 | Tom Barry |
| La Vie de Bohème | 1916-06-18 | Marcel |
| A Night in Town | 1913-03-02 | Chester – the Butler |
| How Men Propose | 1913-07-19 | Proposer |
| The Law of Compensation | 1917-04-01 | Allen Hayes |
| Will Power | 1913-06-22 | Chester |
| Woman | 1918-10-26 | The Fisherman |
| A Girl’s Folly | 1917-02-26 | Johnny Applebloom |
| Together | 1918-10-14 | Jim Watson |
| The Great Adventure | 1918-03-10 | Billy Blake |
| What Happened to Jones | 1915-03-22 | Richard Heatherly |
| Trilby | 1915-09-19 | Billie |
| Pearl As A Clairvoyant | 1913-04-06 | Chester |
| The Eye of a God | 1913-04-03 | Detective Byrnes |
| A Wild Goose Chase | 1919-03-02 |