Edwin August

Biography

Edwin August was a versatile artist of the silent era, whose career spanned over three decades. He began his journey in theater, graduating from Christian Brothers College and performing on Broadway, before transitioning to film. As a director, he helmed 52 films between 1912 and 1919, including "The Sea Urchin" and "Evidence." August's work also extended beyond the screen, with novels written under the pen name Montague Lawrence.