Edwin August
Acting · 80 years old
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]
Known For
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Senator (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
The Magnificent Ambersons
Citizen (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
Olympic Club Member (uncredited)
Mr. Lucky
Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
Marked Woman
Juror (uncredited)
The Making of a Man
Young Woman's Family
A Child's Impulse
One Is Business, the Other Crime
Rich Husband
The Rage of Paris
Receptionist (uncredited)
The Rose of Kentucky
The Sands of Dee
Artist
A Beast at Bay
The Young Woman's Ideal
A Country Cupid
Jack
The Son's Return
The Courage of the Commonplace
The Sister's Sweetheart
The Old Actor
The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
Side Street
Henchman Mac (uncredited)
The Lesser Evil
The Young Woman's Sweetheart
The House with Closed Shutters
