Edwin August
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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]
Known For
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Senator (uncredited)
1939
Marked Woman
Juror (uncredited)
1937
Mr. Lucky
Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
1943
Side Street
Henchman Mac (uncredited)
1929
The Magnificent Ambersons
Citizen (uncredited)
1942
Getting Even
The Pride of the Yankees
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1942
Madame Rex
The Failure
The Woman's Sweetheart
1911
Gentleman Jim
Olympic Club Member (uncredited)
1942
The Renunciation
The Rage of Paris
Receptionist (uncredited)
1938
The Lure of the Gown
His Daughter
William Whittier
1911
The Sands of Dee
Artist
1912
A Beast at Bay
The Young Woman's Ideal
1912
Over My Dead Body
Bailiff
1942
Winning Back His Love
A Friend
1910
The Golden Supper
Prince Julian
1910
The Blonde Vampire
Martin Kent
1922Conscience
Howard Raymond
1911
A Country Cupid
Jack
1911
Lena and the Geese
Lena's Father
1912
The City of Tears
Tony Bonchi
1918
The Revenue Man and His Girl
The Revenue Man
1911
The School Teacher and the Waif
The School Teacher
1912
Under Burning Skies
The Son's Return
The Welcome Burglar
The Old Actor
The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
1912
The Lesser Evil
The Young Woman's Sweetheart
1912
The Voice of the Child
The Husband
1911Scandal Street
Howard Manning
1925Romance of the West
Chuck Anderson
1930
A Broadway Scandal
David Kendall
1918
The Cardinal's Conspiracy
The Making of a Man
Young Woman's Family
1911
The Fugitive
John, Union Son
1910
The Rose of Kentucky
The Message of the Violin
At Reception
1910