Edward Clark (actor)

Edward Clark (May 6, 1878 – November 18, 1954) was a Russian-born American actor whose career began in the silent era. He appeared in more than 130 films between 1913 and 1955. He was also a playwright, theatre director and songwriter. Among his songs was the original 1899 barbershop quartet song ''Heart of My Heart''. He was born in Russia and died in Hollywood, California from a heart attack.

Works

Selected filmography

* ''Graft'' (1915, Serial) – Grant Fisher
* '' The Iron Hand'' (1916) – Jerry Simpson
* ''The Bronze Bride'' (1917) – William Ogden
* '' Eternal Love'' (1917) – François Gautier
* ''The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin'' (1918) – Gen. Erich von Falkenhagen
* ''Millionaires'' (1926)
* ''Broken Hearts of Hollywood'' (1926, scenario)
* '' Sally in Our Alley'' (1927, scenario)
* '' Finger Prints'' (1927, scenario)
* ''Hills of Kentucky'' (1927, scenario)
* ''Marriage by Contract'' (1928)
* '' Unmasked'' (1929, scenario)
* ''King Kong'' (1933) – Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)
* ''One Hour Late'' (1934) – Mr. Meller
* '' Swamp Water'' (1941) – Townsman (uncredited)
* ''Ball of Fire'' (1941) – Motor Court Proprietor (uncredited)
* ''Roxie Hart'' (1942) – Idler (uncredited)
* ''The Male Animal'' (1942) – Newsdealer (uncredited)
* '' Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch'' (1942) – Cabbage Patch Character (uncredited)
* ''Hello, Frisco, Hello'' (1943) – Sam, the Stage Doorman (uncredited)
* ''The Good Fellows'' (1943) – Cutler (uncredited)
* ''Phantom of the Opera'' (1943) – Usher (uncredited)
* '' Sweet Rosie O'Grady'' (1943) – Minor Role (uncredited)
* '' The Song of Bernadette'' (1943) – Hospital Attendant (uncredited)
* ''The Falcon Out West'' (1944) – Coroner (uncredited)
* ''Jungle Woman'' (1944) – Inquest Juror (uncredited)
* ''Heavenly Days'' (1944) – Sam, the Gallup Clerk (uncredited)
* ''Experiment Perilous'' (1944) – Train Steward (uncredited)
* '' Where Do We Go from Here?'' (1945) – Organist (uncredited)
* ''The Falcon's Alibi'' (1946) – Coroner (uncredited)
* '' O.S.S.'' (1946) – French Waiter (uncredited)
* ''Nocturne'' (1946) – Apartment House Clerk (uncredited)
* ''It's a Wonderful Life'' (1946) – Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
* ''The Fabulous Dorseys'' (1947) – Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
* '' Love and Learn'' (1947) - Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
* ''Welcome Stranger'' (1947) – Andy Weaver (uncredited)
* ''I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now'' (1947) – Dad - Stage Doorman (uncredited)
* '' Heaven Only Knows'' (1947) – Storekeeper Townsman (uncredited)
* '' Nightmare Alley'' (1947) – J.E. Giles - Farmer (uncredited)
* ''My Wild Irish Rose'' (1947) – Jeremiah Mahoney - Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
* ''The Senator Was Indiscreet'' (1947) – Eddie
* '' If You Knew Susie'' (1948) – Band Leader (uncredited)
* ''My Girl Tisa'' (1948) – Bit Role (uncredited)
* '' April Showers'' (1948) – Pop - Stagedoor Man (uncredited)
* ''Give My Regards to Broadway'' (1948) – Western Union Boy (uncredited)
* '' The Walls of Jericho'' (1948) – Barber (uncredited)
* '' When My Baby Smiles at Me'' (1948) – Box-Office Clerk (uncredited)
* ''The Accused'' (1949) – Professor (uncredited)
* ''Amazon Quest'' (1949) – Nicholas Handel
* ''Illegal Entry'' (1949) – News Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
* ''Look for the Silver Lining'' (1949) – Wilkins (uncredited)
* ''The Great Gatsby'' (1949) – One of Gatsby's Servants (uncredited)
* ''It's a Great Feeling'' (1949) – Minister (uncredited)
* ''Abandoned'' (1949) – Clerk in Coroner's Office (uncredited)
* '' Oh, You Beautiful Doll'' (1949) – Cooper - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
* '' Free for All'' (1949) – Doctor (uncredited)
* '' Undertow'' (1949) – Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)
* '' Dancing in the Dark'' (1949) – Mr. Wallberg (uncredited)
* ''Key to the City'' (1950) – Elderly Passerby (uncredited)
* ''House by the River'' (1950) – Minor Role (uncredited)
* ''A Ticket to Tomahawk'' (1950) – Jet (uncredited)
* '' Rock Island Trail'' (1950) – Old Man (uncredited)
* ''Trial Without Jury'' (1950) – Eddie (uncredited)
* '' The Petty Girl'' (1950) – Prof. Ramsey (uncredited)
* ''Pretty Baby'' (1950) – Radio Actor (uncredited)
* ''The Milkman'' (1950) – Old Man (uncredited)
* '' Two Weeks with Love'' (1950) – Druggist (uncredited)
* '' Branded'' (1950) – Dad Travis
* ''Gambling House'' (1950) – Pop (uncredited)
* '' Sierra Passage'' (1950) – Old Man with Pumpkin (uncredited)
* ''Stage to Tucson'' (1950) – Denver Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
* '' Grounds for Marriage'' (1951) – Mr. Parmel (uncredited)
* ''Three Guys Named Mike'' (1951) – Old Man at Rooming House (uncredited)
* '' Bedtime for Bonzo'' (1951) – Professor Fosdick
* '' Danger Zone'' (1951) – Elderly Man at Auction (1st Episode)
* '' The Fat Man'' (1951) – Pop (uncredited)
* ''Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm'' (1951) – Dr. Bagley (uncredited)
* ''Million Dollar Pursuit'' (1951) – Holcomb
* '' Dear Brat'' (1951) – Dr. Edwards (uncredited)
* ''Savage Drums'' (1951) – Tabuana, older chief on council
* '' Strangers on a Train'' (1951) – Miriam's Boss (uncredited)
* ''Never Trust a Gambler'' (1951) – Dr. Gray (uncredited)
* '' Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell'' (1951) – Mailman (uncredited)
* '' Rhubarb'' (1951) – Judge Loudermilk (uncredited)
* '' Little Egypt'' (1951) – Judge
* ''Cattle Queen'' (1951) – Doc Hodges
* ''Finders Keepers'' (1952) – Gramps (uncredited)
* '' Invitation'' (1952) – Postman (uncredited)
* ''Shadow in the Sky'' (1952) – Larkin (uncredited)
* ''Here Come the Nelsons'' (1952) – Herb (uncredited)
* ''Thundering Caravans'' (1952) – Printer Tom
* ''Carrie'' (1952) – Tom – Ticket Agent (uncredited)
* '' She's Working Her Way Through College'' (1952) – Stage Doorman (uncredited)
* '' You for Me'' (1952) – Judge (uncredited)
* '' Park Row'' (1952) – Saloon Patron (uncredited)
* '' Just for You'' (1952) – Sam – Stage Doorman (uncredited)
* ''The Happy Time'' (1952) – Dr. Marchaud
* ''Million Dollar Mermaid'' (1952) – Manin Train Compartment (uncredited)
* ''The Blue Gardenia'' (1953) – News Stand Dealer (uncredited)
* ''I Love Melvin'' (1953) – Meek Man (uncredited)
* ''It Happens Every Thursday'' (1953) – Homer
* ''The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms'' (1953) – Lighthouse Keeper (uncredited)
* ''Houdini'' (1953) – Doorman (uncredited)
* ''Flame of Calcutta'' (1953) – Pandit Bandar
* ''Bandits of the West'' (1953) – John Anders (uncredited)
* ''Topeka'' (1953) – Banker Corley
* ''Champ for a Day'' (1953) – Cashier (uncredited)
* ''El Paso Stampede'' (1953) – Josh Bailey
* ''The Moonlighter'' (1953) – Telegrapher (uncredited)
* '' Easy to Love'' (1953) – Gardener (uncredited)
* ''Money from Home'' (1953) – Dr. Walter Capulet (uncredited)
* ''Three Hours to Kill'' (1954) – Ernest (uncredited)
* ''Cry Vengeance'' (1954) – Shop Owner (uncredited)
* '' Hell's Outpost'' (1954) – Belden (uncredited)
* ''Crashout'' (1955) – Conductor
* '' East of Eden'' (1955) – Draft Board Member (uncredited)

Musicals

*''Oh, What a Girl'' (book and lyrics)
*''Paradise Alley'' (book)
*''Cinders'' (book and lyrics) Music by Rudolf Friml
*''Furs and Frills'' (book and lyrics)
*''Honey Girl'' (book)
*''You're in Love'' (book and lyrics)
*''Little Miss Charity'' (lyrics)

Plays

*''Coat Tails''
*''Not with My Money''
*''De Luxe Annie'' was a starring vehicle for Emélie Polini in Australia and US, and was filmed in 1918, starring Norma Talmadge.

References

External links

*
Edward Clark on BroadwayWorld.com

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1878 births
1954 deaths
American male film actors
American male silent film actors
American dramatists and playwrights
Emigrants from the Russian Empire to the United States
20th-century American male actors
Burials at Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)