Edwin August

Edwin August

Actor · Director · Writer

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
November 10, 1883

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]

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Representative Works

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
7.8
/ English
The Magnificent Ambersons
The Magnificent Ambersons
7.3
/ English
Mr. Lucky
Mr. Lucky
7.2
/ English
The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees
7.3
/ English
Marked Woman
Marked Woman
6.6
/ English
Gentleman Jim
Gentleman Jim
7.2
/ English
Scandal Street
Scandal Street
8.0
/ English
The Renunciation
The Renunciation
4.4
/ English
Bondwomen
Bondwomen
No Rating Yet
/ English
The Failure
The Failure
4.0
/ English
The Rage of Paris
The Rage of Paris
5.8
/ English
Conscience
Conscience
No Rating Yet
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939Winner

Best Performance

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

The Magnificent Ambersons
1942Nominee

Best Performance

The Magnificent Ambersons

Mr. Lucky
1943Nominee

Best Performance

Mr. Lucky

Career Highlights

The Pride of the Yankees
1942Highlight

Best Performance

The Pride of the Yankees

Marked Woman
1937Highlight

Best Performance

Marked Woman

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