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Hal E. Chester

Born March 6, 1921 · Brooklyn, NY

Died January 1, 2012 · aged 90

Hal Chester started his career as a child actor in the United States, but in the mid-1950s moved to Britain, where he is remembered as the producer of films including the classic horror Night of the Demon (1957), as well as School for Scoundrels (1960).

Known For

School for ScoundrelsSchool for Scoundrels · 2006
School for Scoundrels
5.52006
MovieComedyRomance
In the hope of winning the woman of his dreams, Amanda, lovelorn meter-reader Roger Wadell enrolls in a secret confidence-building class. The course's title takes on much more meaning when he discovers that his egomaniacal professor Dr. P also wants the same woman. They begin a fierce rivalry that quickly spirals out of control, their pranks and insults get uglier as they try to prove who is the ultimate guy's guy.
Night of the DemonNight of the Demon · 1957
Night of the Demon
7.01957
MovieFantasyHorror
American professor John Holden arrives in London for a conference on parapsychology only to discover that the colleague he was supposed to meet was killed in a freak accident the day before. It turns out that the deceased had been investigating a cult lead by Dr. Julian Karswell. Though a skeptic, Holden is suspicious of the devil-worshiping Karswell. Following a trail of mysterious manuscripts, Holden enters a world that makes him question his faith in science.
The Beast from 20,000 FathomsThe Beast from 20,000 Fathoms · 1953
The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms
6.61953
MovieDramaHorror
The controlled explosion of an atomic bomb in the Arctic Circle awakens a frozen dinosaur that will wreak havoc in New York City.
His and HersHis and Hers · 1961
His and Hers
5.31961
MovieComedy
Author-explorer Reggie Blake takes an unorthodox approach to his craft, apparently finding inspiration in the adventures suggested by his agent Charles Lunton; it matters little that most of his experiences are wildly embellished or even entirely fictitious...
Crime SchoolCrime School · 1938
Crime School
6.41938
MovieCrimeDrama
In the slums, teenager Frankie Warren hangs out with a rowdy gang who one day knock him out in a fight. In court, the boys refuse to reveal who struck the knockout blow, and all are subsequently sentenced to a reformatory, cruelly run by two corrupt guards. New deputy commissioner Mark Braden arrives determined to change things, but despite the help of Frankie's sister, Mark's reform plans -- and Frankie's future -- may be sabotaged from within.
Take a Girl Like YouTake a Girl Like You · 1970
Take a Girl Like You
5.81970
MovieComedyDrama
Young Jenny heads to the South of England to start a new career as a school teacher. Even before she has had a chance to settle in she meets Patrick, one of the local "lads". Within a short time she has her hands full when a number of the local boys take a liking to her. But who will be the lucky one who wins her affections?
The Double ManThe Double Man · 1967
The Double Man
6.31967
MovieMysteryThriller
In a complex piece of espionage the Russian secret service attempts to kidnap a high ranking officer in the CIA and replace him with a one of its own.
Joe Palooka in Winner Take AllJoe Palooka in Winner Take All · 1948
Joe Palooka in Winner Take All
7.51948
MovieComedyDrama
Joe is scheduled for the big fight as usual. This one has more fight sequences than plot.

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You're Not So ToughYou're Not So Tough · 1940
You're Not So Tough
5.01940
MovieCrimeDrama
The Dead End Kids are out of the slums of New York's East Side and running around the sunny valleys of California looking for a way to make a quick buck. The idea of working never enters their minds until Halop is egged on by Grey to show his capabilities. Before long, he and Hall are working on the ranch of Galli, an elderly Italian woman who treats her workers like human beings instead of animals. Galli's son disappeared as an infant, and Halop tries to convince her that he is that long lost son, thus possibly sharing in her wealth. Galli is such a good person that Halop is soon motivated by respect instead of greed, so he devises a plan to help her when truckers and a labor organization band together to keep her crops from making it to market.

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