Edwin August

Acting

Born November 10, 1883 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Died March 4, 1964

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]