Personal info
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 11/10/1883
- Birthplace
- Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
- Died
- 3/4/1964 (aged 80)
- Gender
- Male
- Also known as
- Edwin August Phillip von der Butz, Montague Lawrence
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]
12 titles
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
