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Chester A. Lyons

Chester A. Lyons (1885–1936) was an American cinematographer. Chester A. Lyons was active in the American film industry from 1917 until his death he worked on over eighty films during his career, the majority of them in the silent era. He began his career with Triangle Films and was later employed by Paramount, Fox, First National and MGM.

Chester A. Lyons

Suzette (Renée Adorée) makes the tedious hours of the wounded Sir Nicholas Thormonde (Lew Cody) seem less monotonous. (A scene from " Man and Maid " for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer)

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Name
Chester A.
Born
May 26, 1885
Birthplace
Westfield, New York, United States
Died
November 27, 1936 (aged 51)
Place of death
Hollywood, California, United States
Occupation
Cinematographer
Nationality
United States

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Chester A. Lyons (1885–1936) was an American cinematographer. Chester A. Lyons was active in the American film industry from 1917 until his death he worked on over eighty films during his career, the majority of them in the silent era. He began his career with Triangle Films and was later employed by Paramount, Fox, First National and MGM.

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