Edwin Maxwell

Edwin Maxwell

Deceased · Born: Feb 9, 1886 · Died: Aug 13, 1948

Personal Details

BornFeb 9, 1886 Dublin, Ireland

Biography

Edwin Maxwell, a talented and accomplished thespian, brought his exceptional acting prowess to the big screen, leaving an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Born on February 9, 1886, in the vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland, he was destined for greatness.

Throughout his illustrious career, Maxwell captured the hearts of audiences with his captivating performances in a wide range of films. Some of his most notable roles include his memorable appearances in the 1932 crime drama "Scarface", the 1940 romantic comedy "The Shop Around the Corner", and the 1940 screwball comedy "His Girl Friday".

In addition to his remarkable on-screen presence, Maxwell's personal life was marked by a deep and abiding love for his wife, the lovely Betty Alden. The couple shared a lifelong bond, and their marriage was a testament to the enduring power of love and devotion.

Sadly, Maxwell's life came to a close on August 13, 1948, in Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA. Though his passing left a profound sense of loss, his legacy lives on through the countless films he graced with his presence, and the countless hearts he touched with his unforgettable performances.

Career

1948
The Vicious Circle
The Vicious Circle as Presiding Judge
The Walls of Jericho
The Walls of Jericho as Porter Grimes
1947
Second Chance
Second Chance as Mr. Davenport
The Gangster
The Gangster as Politician (as Eddie Maxwell)
1946
Swamp Fire
Swamp Fire as Capt. Pierre Moise
The Jolson Story
The Jolson Story as Oscar Hammerstein (uncredited)
1945
1944
Waterfront
Waterfront as Max Kramer
The Great Moment
The Great Moment as Vice-President of Medical Society
Wilson
Wilson as William Jennings Bryan
Practically Yours
Practically Yours as Radio Official (uncredited)
Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away as Businessman in Cocktail Lounge (uncredited)
1943
Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait as Doctor (uncredited)
1942
I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger as Wingy Keefe
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Ten Gentlemen from West Point as Sen. John Randolph
Street of Chance
Street of Chance as Stillwell, D.A.
1941
Ride on Vaquero
Ride on Vaquero as Dan Clark
Buy Me That Town
Buy Me That Town as P.V. Baxter
Blossoms in the Dust
Blossoms in the Dust as City Councilman
Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout as District attorney
New Moon
New Moon as Captain de Jean
Kit Carson
Kit Carson as John Sutter
His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday as Dr. Egelhoffer
Brigham Young
Brigham Young as 2nd Mob Leader
1939
Ninotchka
Ninotchka as Mercier
Way Down South
Way Down South as Martin Dill
Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln as John T. Stuart (uncredited)
Made for Each Other
Made for Each Other as Messerschmidt (uncredited)
Drums Along the Mohawk
Drums Along the Mohawk as Rev. Daniel Gros
1938
The Rage of Paris
The Rage of Paris as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Hold That Kiss
Hold That Kiss as Theatre Manager
You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You as Kirby's Attorney (uncredited)
1937
Night Key
Night Key as Lawyer Kruger
Love Takes Flight
Love Takes Flight as Dave Miller
Slave Ship
Slave Ship as Auctioneer
The Road Back
The Road Back as Principal
One Hundred Men and a Girl
One Hundred Men and a Girl as Ira Westing - Editor
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born as Vocal Coach (uncredited)
Nothing Sacred
Nothing Sacred as Mr. Bullock (uncredited)
1936
To Mary - with Love
To Mary - with Love as Byron C. Wakefield
Come and Get It
Come and Get It as Sid LeMaire
A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed as Richards
Big Brown Eyes
Big Brown Eyes as Newspaper Editor
Absolute Quiet
Absolute Quiet as Baxter (Uncredited)
Fury
Fury as Vickery
Camille
Camille as Doctor (uncredited)
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as Douglas (uncredited)
1935
Motive for Revenge
Motive for Revenge as William King
All the King's Horses
All the King's Horses as First Gentleman
Thanks a Million
Thanks a Million as Mr. Casey
The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii as The Augur, a Pompeii Official (uncredited)
'G' Men
'G' Men as Joseph Kratz (uncredited)
The Devil Is a Woman
The Devil Is a Woman as Tobacco Plant Manager (uncredited)
1934
Burn 'Em Up Barnes
Burn 'Em Up Barnes as Lyman Warren
Cleopatra
Cleopatra as Casca
Back Page
Back Page as Martin Blake
Mystery Liner
Mystery Liner as Major Pope
The 9th Guest
The 9th Guest as Jason Osgood
This Side of Heaven
This Side of Heaven as R.S. Sawyer (uncredited)
Hollywood Party
Hollywood Party as Buddy Goldfarb (uncredited)
1933
Big Time or Bust
Big Time or Bust as Winthrop Allen
Tonight Is Ours
Tonight Is Ours as Mob Leader
Emergency Call
Emergency Call as Tom Rourke
Gambling Ship
Gambling Ship as District Attorney Travers
The Narrow Corner
The Narrow Corner as The Man Fred Killed
I Loved a Woman
I Loved a Woman as Gossiper aka "That Cad" (uncredited)
Ann Vickers
Ann Vickers as Defense Attorney (uncredited)
Dinner at Eight
Dinner at Eight as Mr. Fitch
This Day and Age
This Day and Age as Mayor's Assistant
Lady Killer
Lady Killer as Jeffries, the Theatre Manager (uncredited)
Duck Soup
Duck Soup as Freedonia's Secretary of War #1 (uncredited)
The Mayor of Hell
The Mayor of Hell as Louis Johnson
Heroes for Sale
Heroes for Sale as Laundry Company President
1932
Blessed Event
Blessed Event as Sam Gobel
6 Hours to Live
6 Hours to Live as Police Commissioner
American Madness
American Madness as Clark (uncredited)
The Impatient Maiden
The Impatient Maiden as Prof. Von Mueller (uncredited)
Those We Love
Those We Love as Marshall
Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark as Doctor (uncredited)
Merrily We Go to Hell
Merrily We Go to Hell as Jake Symonds (uncredited)
Scarface
Scarface as Chief of Detectives
Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel as Dr. Waitz
Frisco Jenny
Frisco Jenny as Tom Ford (uncredited)
1931
The Yellow Ticket
The Yellow Ticket as Police Agent Boligoff
Daybreak
Daybreak as Herr Hoffman
Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs as Wykoff (uncredited)
1930
The Gorilla
The Gorilla as Cyrus Stevens
Top Speed
Top Speed as J.W. Rollins
All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front as Herr Bäumer (uncredited)