George Randolph Chester
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George Randolph Chester (January 27, 1869 – February 26, 1924) was an American writer. He was the author of such popular works such as Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford
and "Five Thousand an Hour: How Johnny Gamble won the heiress" that were made into silent films within his lifetime.
on January 27, 1869. He died on February 26, 1924 of a heart attack in his New York City
home.
Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford
Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford is a 1916 silent comedy film directed by Fred Niblo. It was Niblo's debut film as a director - he was touring Australia in the play for J.C. Williamson Ltd and was signed to repeat the role on film. Writer W.J. Lincoln was hired to direct but had to pull out because of...
and "Five Thousand an Hour: How Johnny Gamble won the heiress" that were made into silent films within his lifetime.
Biography
He was born in Cincinnati, OhioCincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
on January 27, 1869. He died on February 26, 1924 of a heart attack in his New York City
New York City
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home.