Known for
Acting
Credits
63
Gender
Man
Birthday
Nov 10, 1883
Day of death
Mar 4, 1964 (80)
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
Acting roles
Credits
Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
---|---|---|
1915 | The Bomb Throwers | Writer |
1915 | The Bomb Throwers | Director |
1914 | Into the Lion's Pit | Director |
1914 | An Evil of the Slums | Director |
1913 | The Calling of Louis Mona | Director |
1911 | The Manicure Lady | Story |