Edwin August

Edwin August Phillip von der Butz[2] (November 10, 1883 – March 4, 1964) was an American actor, director, and screenwriter of the silent era. He appeared in 152 films between 1909 and 1947. He also directed 52 films between 1912 and 1919. He co-founded Eaco Films in 1914.[3] He was born in St. Louis, Missouri and died in Hollywood, California. His grave is located at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood.[1]

Edwin August
August in 1914
Born
Edwin August Phillip von der Butz

(1883-11-10)November 10, 1883[1]
Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMarch 4, 1964(1964-03-04) (aged 80) [1]
Hollywood, California, U.S.
OccupationActor, film director, screenwriter
Years active1909–1947

Partial filmography
Clara Kimball Young reacts as August (right) punches John St. Polis in a still from The Yellow Passport (1916).
August in the Biograph film The Smile of a Child (1911)

As director
gollark: I'm only offended when my objective offense detector says to be offended.
gollark: Who would you want as supreme dictator then? *Not* me?!
gollark: That's fine if it's me as supreme dictator.
gollark: At least that way you get paid.
gollark: Why have political opinions when you could just outsource?

References
  1. Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries
  2. Born Edwin August Phillip von der Butz - Photoplay Magazine; January 1915, p. 154
  3. "Eaco Films Formed". Motography. September 19, 1914. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
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