Edwin August
Acting
Born: November 10, 1883
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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]
Also Known As
- Edwin August Phillip von der Butz
- Montague Lawrence
Known For
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
October 19, 1939
The Magnificent Ambersons
July 10, 1942
The Pride of the Yankees
July 14, 1942
Marked Woman
April 10, 1937
Gentleman Jim
November 14, 1942
Mr. Lucky
July 01, 1943
The House with Closed Shutters
August 08, 1910
The Old Actor
May 06, 1912
The Rage of Paris
June 09, 1938
The Song That Reached His Heart
October 10, 1910
One Is Business, the Other Crime
April 24, 1912
The Lesser Evil
April 29, 1912