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Edwin Maxwell

Bio: Edwin Maxwell was born on February 9, 1886 in Dublin, Ireland. He was an actor, known for Scarface (1932), The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and His Girl Friday (1940)
Born: Tue, Feb 09 1886
Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland

Death: Fri, Aug 13 1948
Edwin Maxwell is 62 years old
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Poster of The Walls of Jericho
The Walls of Jericho
Edwin Maxwell would have been no older than 62 in The Walls of Jericho as 'Porter Grimes'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1948
Poster of The Vicious Circle
The Vicious Circle
Edwin Maxwell was 62 in The Vicious Circle as 'Presiding Judge'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1948
Poster of Campus Honeymoon
Campus Honeymoon
Edwin Maxwell was 61 in Campus Honeymoon as 'Sen. Hughes'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1948
Poster of The Gangster
The Gangster
Edwin Maxwell was 61 in The Gangster as 'Politician (as Eddie Maxwell)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1947
Poster of Second Chance
Second Chance
Edwin Maxwell was 61 in Second Chance as 'Mr. Davenport'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 18 1947
Poster of The Jolson Story
The Jolson Story
Edwin Maxwell was 60 in The Jolson Story as 'Oscar Hammerstein (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 10 1946
Poster of Swamp Fire
Swamp Fire
Edwin Maxwell was 60 in Swamp Fire as 'Capt. Pierre Moise'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1946
Poster of Mama Loves Papa
Mama Loves Papa
Edwin Maxwell was 59 in Mama Loves Papa as 'Kirkwood'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 08 1945
Poster of Practically Yours
Practically Yours
Edwin Maxwell was 58 in Practically Yours as 'Radio Official (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 20 1944
Poster of Wilson
Wilson
Edwin Maxwell was 58 in Wilson as 'William Jennings Bryan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 1944
Poster of The Great Moment
The Great Moment
Edwin Maxwell was 58 in The Great Moment as 'Vice-President of Medical Society'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 1944
Poster of Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away
Edwin Maxwell was 58 in Since You Went Away as 'Businessman in Cocktail Lounge (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1944
Poster of Waterfront
Waterfront
Edwin Maxwell was 58 in Waterfront as 'Max Kramer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1944
Poster of Heaven Can Wait
Heaven Can Wait
Edwin Maxwell was 57 in Heaven Can Wait as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 05 1943
Poster of Behind Prison Walls
Behind Prison Walls
Edwin Maxwell was 57 in Behind Prison Walls as 'Percy Webb'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 22 1943
Poster of Street of Chance
Street of Chance
Edwin Maxwell was 56 in Street of Chance as 'Stillwell, D.A.'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 03 1942
Poster of Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Edwin Maxwell was 56 in Ten Gentlemen from West Point as 'Sen. John Randolph'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1942
Poster of I Live on Danger
I Live on Danger
Edwin Maxwell was 56 in I Live on Danger as 'Wingy Keefe'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1942
Poster of Pacific Blackout
Pacific Blackout
Edwin Maxwell was 55 in Pacific Blackout as 'District attorney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1941
Poster of Buy Me That Town
Buy Me That Town
Edwin Maxwell was 55 in Buy Me That Town as 'P.V. Baxter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1941
Poster of Blossoms in the Dust
Blossoms in the Dust
Edwin Maxwell was 55 in Blossoms in the Dust as 'City Councilman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941
Poster of Ride on Vaquero
Ride on Vaquero
Edwin Maxwell was 55 in Ride on Vaquero as 'Dan Clark'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1941
Poster of The Devil and Miss Jones
The Devil and Miss Jones
Edwin Maxwell was 55 in The Devil and Miss Jones as 'Withers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 11 1941
Poster of Know For Sure
Know For Sure
Edwin Maxwell was 54 in Know For Sure as 'Dr. Paxton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1941
Poster of Brigham Young
Brigham Young
Edwin Maxwell was 54 in Brigham Young as '2nd Mob Leader'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940
Poster of Kit Carson
Kit Carson
Edwin Maxwell was 54 in Kit Carson as 'John Sutter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1940
Poster of New Moon
New Moon
Edwin Maxwell was 54 in New Moon as 'Captain de Jean'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1940
Poster of Jack Pot
Jack Pot
Edwin Maxwell was 54 in Jack Pot as 'Rocky Fallon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 1940
Poster of His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday
Edwin Maxwell was 53 in His Girl Friday as 'Dr. Egelhoffer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 18 1940
Poster of The Blue Bird
The Blue Bird
Edwin Maxwell was 53 in The Blue Bird as 'Oak'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1940
Poster of The Shop Around the Corner
The Shop Around the Corner
Edwin Maxwell was 53 in The Shop Around the Corner as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1940
Poster of Ninotchka
Ninotchka
Edwin Maxwell was 53 in Ninotchka as 'Mercier'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1939
Poster of Drums Along the Mohawk
Drums Along the Mohawk
Edwin Maxwell was 53 in Drums Along the Mohawk as 'Rev. Daniel Gros'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1939
Poster of Way Down South
Way Down South
Edwin Maxwell was 53 in Way Down South as 'Martin Dill'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 1939
Poster of Young Mr. Lincoln
Young Mr. Lincoln
Edwin Maxwell was 53 in Young Mr. Lincoln as 'John T. Stuart (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1939
Poster of Made for Each Other
Made for Each Other
Edwin Maxwell was 53 in Made for Each Other as 'Messerschmidt (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1939
Poster of You Can't Take It with You
You Can't Take It with You
Edwin Maxwell was 52 in You Can't Take It with You as 'Kirby's Attorney (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1938
Poster of Rich Man, Poor Girl
Rich Man, Poor Girl
Edwin Maxwell was 52 in Rich Man, Poor Girl as 'Krauss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 12 1938
Poster of The Rage of Paris
The Rage of Paris
Edwin Maxwell was 52 in The Rage of Paris as 'Hotel Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 1938
Poster of Paradise for Three
Paradise for Three
Edwin Maxwell was 52 in Paradise for Three as 'First Lawyer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 04 1938
Poster of Hold That Kiss
Hold That Kiss
Edwin Maxwell was 52 in Hold That Kiss as 'Theatre Manager'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1938
Poster of Romance on the Run
Romance on the Run
Edwin Maxwell was 52 in Romance on the Run as 'Mondoon'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 11 1938
Poster of Nothing Sacred
Nothing Sacred
Edwin Maxwell was 51 in Nothing Sacred as 'Mr. Bullock (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1937
Poster of Love Takes Flight
Love Takes Flight
Edwin Maxwell was 51 in Love Takes Flight as 'Dave Miller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1937
Poster of One Hundred Men and a Girl
One Hundred Men and a Girl
Edwin Maxwell was 51 in One Hundred Men and a Girl as 'Ira Westing - Editor'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1937
Poster of Slave Ship
Slave Ship
Edwin Maxwell was 51 in Slave Ship as 'Auctioneer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 16 1937
Poster of The Road Back
The Road Back
Edwin Maxwell was 51 in The Road Back as 'Principal'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1937
Poster of A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
Edwin Maxwell was 51 in A Star Is Born as 'Vocal Coach (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 27 1937
Poster of Night Key
Night Key
Edwin Maxwell was 51 in Night Key as 'Lawyer Kruger'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1937
Poster of Love Is News
Love Is News
Edwin Maxwell was 51 in Love Is News as 'Kenyon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 26 1937
Poster of Torture Money
Torture Money
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in Torture Money as 'Milton Beacher'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1937
Poster of A Man Betrayed
A Man Betrayed
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in A Man Betrayed as 'Richards'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1936
Poster of Camille
Camille
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in Camille as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1936
Poster of Come and Get It
Come and Get It
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in Come and Get It as 'Sid LeMaire'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1936
Poster of To Mary - with Love
To Mary - with Love
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in To Mary - with Love as 'Byron C. Wakefield'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1936
Poster of Fury
Fury
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in Fury as 'Vickery'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1936
Poster of Absolute Quiet
Absolute Quiet
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in Absolute Quiet as 'Baxter (Uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 1936
Poster of Panic on the Air
Panic on the Air
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in Panic on the Air as 'Gordon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936
Poster of Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in Mr. Deeds Goes to Town as 'Douglas (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1936
Poster of Big Brown Eyes
Big Brown Eyes
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in Big Brown Eyes as 'Newspaper Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1936
Poster of Dangerous Waters
Dangerous Waters
Edwin Maxwell was 50 in Dangerous Waters as 'Mr. Brunch'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 10 1936
Poster of Public Ghost # 1
Public Ghost # 1
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in Public Ghost # 1 as 'Insane Man'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1935
Poster of Thanks a Million
Thanks a Million
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in Thanks a Million as 'Mr. Casey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1935
Poster of The Last Days of Pompeii
The Last Days of Pompeii
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in The Last Days of Pompeii as 'The Augur - a Pompeii Official (uncredited), The Augur, a Pompeii Official (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1935
Poster of Happiness C.O.D.
Happiness C.O.D.
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in Happiness C.O.D. as 'Lester Walsh'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 14 1935
Poster of Men of Action
Men of Action
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in Men of Action as 'Jefferson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 1935
Poster of Motive for Revenge
Motive for Revenge
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in Motive for Revenge as 'William King'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1935
Poster of 'G' Men
'G' Men
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in 'G' Men as 'Joseph Kratz (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 04 1935
Poster of The Devil Is a Woman
The Devil Is a Woman
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in The Devil Is a Woman as 'Tobacco Plant Manager (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 03 1935
Poster of Great God Gold
Great God Gold
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in Great God Gold as 'Nitto'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1935
Poster of All the King's Horses
All the King's Horses
Edwin Maxwell was 49 in All the King's Horses as 'First Gentleman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935
Poster of Elinor Norton
Elinor Norton
Edwin Maxwell was 48 in Elinor Norton as 'Army Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1934
Poster of Cleopatra
Cleopatra
Edwin Maxwell was 48 in Cleopatra as 'Casca'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1934
Poster of Burn 'Em Up Barnes
Burn 'Em Up Barnes
Edwin Maxwell was 48 in Burn 'Em Up Barnes as 'Lyman Warren'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 15 1934
Poster of Hollywood Party
Hollywood Party
Edwin Maxwell was 48 in Hollywood Party as 'Buddy Goldfarb (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 24 1934
Poster of Mystery Liner
Mystery Liner
Edwin Maxwell was 48 in Mystery Liner as 'Major Pope'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1934
Poster of Dancing Man
Dancing Man
Edwin Maxwell was 48 in Dancing Man as 'Morton Randall'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 24 1934
Poster of This Side of Heaven
This Side of Heaven
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in This Side of Heaven as 'R.S. Sawyer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934
Poster of The 9th Guest
The 9th Guest
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in The 9th Guest as 'Jason Osgood'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1934
Poster of Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen
Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Miss Fane's Baby Is Stolen as 'Judge'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 12 1934
Poster of Dinner at Eight
Dinner at Eight
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Dinner at Eight as 'Mr. Fitch'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of Lady Killer
Lady Killer
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Lady Killer
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1933
Poster of Duck Soup
Duck Soup
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Duck Soup as 'Freedonia's Secretary of War #1 (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 12 1933
Poster of Fog
Fog
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Fog as 'Ship Captain'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1933
Poster of Big Time Or Bust
Big Time Or Bust
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Big Time Or Bust as 'Winthrop Allen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1933
Poster of Back Page
Back Page
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Back Page as 'Martin Blake'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 07 1933
Poster of Police Car 17
Police Car 17
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Police Car 17 as 'Big Bill Standish'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1933
Poster of Ann Vickers
Ann Vickers
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Ann Vickers as 'Defense Attorney (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1933
Poster of I Loved a Woman
I Loved a Woman
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in I Loved a Woman as 'Gossiper aka "That Cad" (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 23 1933
Poster of Broadway to Hollywood
Broadway to Hollywood
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Broadway to Hollywood as 'Rockwell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933
Poster of This Day and Age
This Day and Age
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in This Day and Age as 'Mayor's Assistant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 1933
Poster of The Narrow Corner
The Narrow Corner
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in The Narrow Corner as 'The Man Fred Killed'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 08 1933
Poster of The Woman I Stole
The Woman I Stole
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in The Woman I Stole as 'Lentz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 29 1933
Poster of The Mayor of Hell
The Mayor of Hell
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in The Mayor of Hell as 'Louis Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1933
Poster of Emergency Call
Emergency Call
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Emergency Call as 'Tom Rourke'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1933
Poster of Gambling Ship
Gambling Ship
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Gambling Ship as 'District Attorney Travers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1933
Poster of Heroes for Sale
Heroes for Sale
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Heroes for Sale as 'Laundry Company President'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 17 1933
Poster of Night of Terror
Night of Terror
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Night of Terror as 'The Maniac'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1933
Poster of Mystery of the Wax Museum
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in Mystery of the Wax Museum as 'Worth, Eigor's bootlegger partner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1933
Poster of State Trooper
State Trooper
Edwin Maxwell was 47 in State Trooper as 'W.J. Brady'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1933
Poster of Tonight Is Ours
Tonight Is Ours
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in Tonight Is Ours as 'Mob Leader'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1933
Poster of You Said a Mouthful
You Said a Mouthful
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in You Said a Mouthful as 'Dr. Vorse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1932
Poster of The Girl from Calgary
The Girl from Calgary
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in The Girl from Calgary as 'Earl Darrell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 23 1932
Poster of 6 Hours to Live
6 Hours to Live
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in 6 Hours to Live as 'Police Commissioner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 15 1932
Poster of Tiger Shark
Tiger Shark
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in Tiger Shark as 'Doctor (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 1932
Poster of Those We Love
Those We Love
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in Those We Love as 'Marshall'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 1932
Poster of Blessed Event
Blessed Event
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in Blessed Event as 'Sam Gobel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1932
Poster of American Madness
American Madness
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in American Madness as 'Clark (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 1932
Poster of Merrily We Go to Hell
Merrily We Go to Hell
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in Merrily We Go to Hell as 'Jake Symonds (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1932
Poster of Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in Grand Hotel as 'Dr. Waitz'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1932
Poster of While Paris Sleeps
While Paris Sleeps
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in While Paris Sleeps as 'Prison Commandant'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1932
Poster of Scarface
Scarface
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in Scarface as 'Chief of Detectives'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1932
Poster of Young Bride
Young Bride
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in Young Bride as 'The Doctor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1932
Poster of The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in The Cohens and Kellys in Hollywood as 'Chauncey Chadwick'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1932
Poster of The Impatient Maiden
The Impatient Maiden
Edwin Maxwell was 46 in The Impatient Maiden as 'Prof. Von Mueller (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1932
Poster of Ambassador Bill
Ambassador Bill
Edwin Maxwell was 45 in Ambassador Bill as 'Monte'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1931
Poster of The Yellow Ticket
The Yellow Ticket
Edwin Maxwell was 45 in The Yellow Ticket as 'Police Agent Boligoff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1931
Poster of Wicked
Wicked
Edwin Maxwell was 45 in Wicked as 'Owner of Property, Owner of property'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1931
Poster of Men of the Sky
Men of the Sky
Edwin Maxwell was 45 in Men of the Sky as 'Count'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1931
Poster of Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
Edwin Maxwell was 45 in Daddy Long Legs as 'Wykoff (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1931
Poster of Daybreak
Daybreak
Edwin Maxwell was 45 in Daybreak as 'Herr Hoffman'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1931
Poster of Kiki
Kiki
Edwin Maxwell was 45 in Kiki as 'Dr. Smiley'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1931
Poster of Inspiration
Inspiration
Edwin Maxwell was 44 in Inspiration as 'Uncle Julian Montell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1931
Poster of The Gorilla
The Gorilla
Edwin Maxwell was 44 in The Gorilla as 'Cyrus Stevens'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 02 1930
Poster of Du Barry, Woman of Passion
Du Barry, Woman of Passion
Edwin Maxwell was 44 in Du Barry, Woman of Passion as 'Maupeou'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1930
Poster of Top Speed
Top Speed
Edwin Maxwell was 44 in Top Speed as 'J.W. Rollins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1930
Poster of All Quiet on the Western Front
All Quiet on the Western Front
Edwin Maxwell was 44 in All Quiet on the Western Front as 'Herr Bäumer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 29 1930
Poster of The Taming of the Shrew
The Taming of the Shrew
Edwin Maxwell was 43 in The Taming of the Shrew as 'Battista'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1929

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