Chester A. Riley

Chester A. Riley, Sr. was an American riveter of the 20th century.
== Biography ==
=== Courtship and move to California ===
Riley's courtship of his wife Peg began in Brooklyn. He successfully seduced her out of a relationship with Sidney Monahan. (FILM: The Life of Riley)
Riley had moved to Los Angeles ten years prior to his financial troubles. His marriage by that time had lasted twenty. (FILM: The Life of Riley)
== Notes ==
=== Behind the Scenes ===
* Riley was portrayed by multiple actors. Riley was portrayed by William Bendix in the 1944 - 1951 radio series.What A Revoltin’ Anniversary This Is! - Ivan G. Shreve Jr. - 16 January 2015 - Radio Spirits - Retrieved 30 April 2024 Riley was then played by Jackie Gleason in the 1948 - 1950 television series based on the radio show.Jackie Gleason - IMDB - Retrieved 30 April 2024The Life of Riley - IMDB - Retrieved 30 April 2024 He was also played by Lon Chaney Jr. in the unaired pilot for that series.TELEVISION'S LOST CLASSICS - VOLUME TWO - RARE PILOTS - Blu-ray [BD [1953]] - VCI Entertainment - Retrieved 30 April 2024 Bendix then returned in the 1949 film adaptation,William Bendix - IMDB - Retrieved 30 April 2024The Life of Riley - IMDB - Retrieved 30 April 2024 before returning again for the final television series that lasted from 1953 to 1958.The Life of Riley - IMDB - Retrieved 30 April 2024
== See also ==
* Ralph Kramden
== References ==
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