Edwin August
Edwin August is credited on 10 movies, best known by TMDB votes for Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, The Magnificent Ambersons and The Pride of the Yankees.
Born November 10, 1883 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA; died March 4, 1964.
Filmography · 10 titles
US streaming apps shown under each title, checked October 6, 2026. Tap any title for where it streams and what it costs.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
1939 · Movie
Free with ads on Tubi TV
The Magnificent Ambersons
1942 · Movie
Free with ads on Plex
The Pride of the Yankees
1942 · Movie
On Prime Video
Marked Woman
1937 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Gentleman Jim
1942 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
Mr. Lucky
1943 · Movie
On YouTube TV
The House with Closed Shutters
1910 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
The Rage of Paris
1938 · Movie
On Prime Video and MGM+
The Old Actor
1912 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
The Song That Reached His Heart
1910 · Movie
Not on a US subscription app
About Edwin August
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...
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