Edwin August

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
- Acting
- Born
- 1883-11-10 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
- Died
- 1964-03-04
Known for
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) — Senator (uncredited)
- The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) — Citizen (uncredited)
- The Pride of the Yankees (1942) — Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
- Marked Woman (1937) — Juror (uncredited)
- Gentleman Jim (1942) — Olympic Club Member (uncredited)
- Mr. Lucky (1943) — Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
- The House with Closed Shutters (1910)
- The Rage of Paris (1938) — Receptionist (uncredited)
- The Old Actor (1912) — The Old Actor's Daughter's Sweetheart
- The Song That Reached His Heart (1910)
- One Is Business, the Other Crime (1912) — Rich Husband
- The Son's Return (1909)
- A Beast at Bay (1912) — The Young Woman's Ideal
- The Lesser Evil (1912) — The Young Woman's Sweetheart
- The Rose of Kentucky (1911)
- The Exile (1947) — Burger (uncredited)