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Edwin August
Director & actor · born 10 November 1883 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
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]
Where to start: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939).
As director 8
As actor 55
The Exile
1947 · 6.3/10
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Mr. Lucky
1943 · 7.2/10
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Gentleman Jim
1942 · 7.2/10
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The Pride of the Yankees
1942 · 7.3/10
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The Magnificent Ambersons
1942 · 7.3/10
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Over My Dead Body
1942 · 8.0/10
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939 · 7.8/10
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Youth Takes a Fling
1938 · 5.5/10
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The Rage of Paris
1938 · 5.8/10
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Safety in Numbers
1938 · 7.0/10
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Marked Woman
1937 · 6.6/10
Popcorn Flick
Romance of the West
1930 · 9.0/10
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Dreary House
1929 · 7.0/10
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Side Street
1929 · 5.9/10
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Scandal Street
1925 · 8.0/10
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The Idol of the North
1921 · 9.0/10
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The Mortgaged Wife
1918
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The Yellow Passport
1916
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Into the Lion's Pit
1914 · 8.0/10
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An Evil of the Slums
1914 · 8.0/10
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The Courage of the Commonplace
1913 · 5.5/10
NewThe Calling of Louis Mona
The Calling of Louis Mona
1913 · 8.0/10
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Twixt Love and Ambition
1912 · 8.0/10
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The Good for Nothing
1912 · 5.5/10
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The School Teacher and the Waif
1912 · 4.8/10
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Lena and the Geese
1912 · 4.9/10
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A Beast at Bay
1912 · 5.6/10
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The Old Actor
1912 · 5.4/10
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The Lesser Evil
1912 · 5.3/10
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One Is Business, the Other Crime
1912 · 5.8/10
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The Sands of Dee
1912 · 5.6/10
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Under Burning Skies
1912 · 4.7/10
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The Eternal Mother
1912 · 4.8/10
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The Failure
1911 · 4.0/10
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The Making of a Man
1911 · 6.5/10
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The Revenue Man and His Girl
1911 · 4.5/10
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The Rose of Kentucky
1911 · 5.6/10
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A Country Cupid
1911 · 5.6/10
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Conscience
1911
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His Daughter
1911 · 4.0/10
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A Wreath of Orange Blossoms
1911
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Winning Back His Love
1910 · 4.0/10
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The Golden Supper
1910 · 4.5/10
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The Fugitive
1910 · 4.5/10
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The Song That Reached His Heart
1910 · 5.2/10
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A Child's Stratagem
1910 · 3.5/10
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Muggsy Becomes a Hero
1910 · 5.0/10
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The House with Closed Shutters
1910 · 5.2/10
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A Child's Impulse
1910 · 6.2/10
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Getting Even
1909 · 3.8/10
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The Renunciation
1909 · 4.4/10
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The Cardinal's Conspiracy
1909 · 3.7/10
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The Son's Return
1909 · 5.8/10
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The Lure of the Gown
1909 · 3.7/10
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The Welcome Burglar
1909 · 2.5/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best Edwin August movie?
By viewer score, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) at 7.8/10.
What are Edwin August’s most popular movies?
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Magnificent Ambersons, The Pride of the Yankees.
How many movies has Edwin August made?
63 films on TMDB, 8 as director, 55 as actor.