Known For
Acting
Birthday
November 10, 1883
Place of Birth
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Also Known As
- Edwin August Phillip von der Butz
- Montague Lawrence
Edwin August
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]
Known For - Movies
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
as Senator (uncredited)
Marked Woman
as Juror (uncredited)
The Magnificent Ambersons
as Citizen (uncredited)
The Pride of the Yankees
as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Gentleman Jim
as Olympic Club Member (uncredited)
Mr. Lucky
as Blood Bank Donor (uncredited)
Side Street
as Henchman Mac (uncredited)
Over My Dead Body
as Bailiff
The Rage of Paris
as Receptionist (uncredited)
The Sands of Dee
as Artist