Edwin August

1883-11-10 – 1964-03-04 (age 80) Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

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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.

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Edwin August

Known For

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

as Senator (uncredited)

Mr. Lucky

Mr. Lucky

1943

as Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)

The Magnificent Ambersons

The Magnificent Ambersons

1942

as Citizen (uncredited)

The Pride of the Yankees

The Pride of the Yankees

1942

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Getting Even

Getting Even

1909

Madame Rex

Madame Rex

1911

Side Street

Side Street

1929

as Henchman Mac (uncredited)

Gentleman Jim

Gentleman Jim

1942

as Olympic Club Member (uncredited)

Marked Woman

Marked Woman

1937

as Juror (uncredited)

The Rage of Paris

The Rage of Paris

1938

as Receptionist (uncredited)

The Renunciation

The Renunciation

1909

The Failure

The Failure

1911

as The Woman's Sweetheart

The Blonde Vampire

The Blonde Vampire

1922

as Martin Kent

Youth Takes a Fling

Youth Takes a Fling

1938

as Railroad Conductor

A Beast at Bay

A Beast at Bay

1912

as The Young Woman's Ideal

The School Teacher and the Waif

The School Teacher and the Waif

1912

as The School Teacher

The Sands of Dee

The Sands of Dee

1912

as Artist

The Old Actor

The Old Actor

1912

as The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart

The Welcome Burglar

1909

The Long Road

The Long Road

1911

as At Party