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Edwin August

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1883-11-10

Day of Death

1964-03-04

Place of Birth

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Edwin August

Biography

Edwin August (born Edwin August Phillip von der Butz; November 10, 1883 – March 4, 1964) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in more than 150 films between 1909 and 1947. He also directed 52 films between 1912 and 1919. August co-founded Eaco Films in 1914. He wrote novels under the pen name Montague Lawrence. [biography (excerpted) from Wikipedia]

Filmography (68)

⭐ 7.0 Role: Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)

Mr. Lucky

1943
⭐ 7.2 Role: Olympic Club Member (uncredited)

Gentleman Jim

1942
⭐ 7.4 Role: Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

The Pride of the Yankees

1942
⭐ 7.3 Role: Citizen (uncredited)

The Magnificent Ambersons

1942
⭐ 8.0 Role: Bailiff

Over My Dead Body

1942
⭐ 7.8 Role: Senator (uncredited)

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939
⭐ 5.5 Role: Railroad Conductor

Youth Takes a Fling

1938
⭐ 5.8 Role: Receptionist (uncredited)

The Rage of Paris

1938
⭐ 7.0 Role: Customer

Safety in Numbers

1938
⭐ 6.6 Role: Juror (uncredited)

Marked Woman

1937
No Image
⭐ 9.0 Role: Chuck Anderson

Romance of the West

1930
No Image
⭐ 7.0 Role: Unknown

Dreary House

1929
⭐ 5.9 Role: Henchman Mac (uncredited)

Side Street

1929
No Image
⭐ 8.0 Role: Howard Manning

Scandal Street

1925
⭐ 0 Role: Martin Kent

The Blonde Vampire

1922