Edwin August
41 Movies
Movies
Plays The School Teacher
The School Teacher and the Waif
1912
Plays Lena's Father
Lena and the Geese
1912
Plays The Sister's Sweetheart
The Courage of the Commonplace
1913
Plays Martin Bates
The Idol of the North
1921
Plays Rich Husband
One Is Business, the Other Crime
1912
Plays John Sterne
Twixt Love and Ambition
1912
Plays Artist
The Sands of Dee
1912
Plays The Young Woman's Ideal
A Beast at Bay
1912
Plays The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
The Old Actor
1912
Plays John, the Husband
The Eternal Mother
1912
Plays Jack
A Country Cupid
1911
Plays John, Union Son
The Fugitive
1910
Plays The Young Woman's Sweetheart
The Lesser Evil
1912
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Mr. Lucky
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Mr. Lucky
Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
1943
Film
Gentleman Jim
Olympic Club Member (uncredited)
1942
Film
The Pride of the Yankees
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
1942
Film
The Magnificent Ambersons
Citizen (uncredited)
1942
Film
Over My Dead Body
Bailiff
1942
Film
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Senator (uncredited)
1939
Film
Youth Takes a Fling
Railroad Conductor
1938
Film
The Rage of Paris
Receptionist (uncredited)
1938
Film
Safety in Numbers
Customer
1938
Film
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Is Edwin August still alive?
Edwin August passed away on March 4, 1964 at age 80.
What are the most famous roles of Edwin August?
Edwin August is best known for roles in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Magnificent Ambersons, The Pride of the Yankees.
How many movies has Edwin August been in?
Over a 55-year career (since 1909), Edwin August has appeared in 41 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Edwin August's first movie?
The career of Edwin August began with The Welcome Burglar (1909).
What is Edwin August's most recent movie or series?
Edwin August's most recent release is Mr. Lucky, which premiered on July 1, 1943.
Edwin August
1883-11-10 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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]