1939Winner
Best Performance
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
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
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1943Nominee
Best Performance
Mr. Lucky
1942Nominee
Best Performance
The Magnificent Ambersons
Career Highlights
1915Highlight
Best Director
Bondwomen
1937Highlight
Best Performance
Marked Woman
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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Lucky
The Magnificent Ambersons