Edward Clark (May 6, 1878 – November 18, 1954) was a Russian-born American actor whose career began in the silent era. 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) â Grant Fisher
- The Iron Hand (1916) â Jerry Simpson
- The Bronze Bride (1917) â William Ogden
- Eternal Love (1917) â François Gautier
- The Kaiser, the Beast of Berlin (1918) â 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) â Member of Ship's Crew (uncredited)
- One Hour Late (1934) â Mr. Meller
- Swamp Water (1941) â Townsman (uncredited)
- Ball of Fire (1941) â Motor Court Proprietor (uncredited)
- Roxie Hart (1942) â Idler (uncredited)
- The Male Animal (1942) â Newsdealer (uncredited)
- Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch (1942) â Cabbage Patch Character (uncredited)
- Hello, Frisco, Hello (1943) â Sam, the Stage Doorman (uncredited)
- The Good Fellows (1943) â Cutler (uncredited)
- Phantom of the Opera (1943) â Usher (uncredited)
- Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943) â Minor Role (uncredited)
- The Song of Bernadette (1943) â Hospital Attendant (uncredited)
- The Falcon Out West (1944) â Coroner (uncredited)
- Jungle Woman (1944) â Inquest Juror (uncredited)
- Heavenly Days (1944) â Sam, the Gallup Clerk (uncredited)
- Experiment Perilous (1944) â Train Steward (uncredited)
- Where Do We Go from Here? (1945) â Organist (uncredited)
- The Falcon's Alibi (1946) â Coroner (uncredited)
- O.S.S. (1946) â French Waiter (uncredited)
- Nocturne (1946) â Apartment House Clerk (uncredited)
- It's a Wonderful Life (1946) â Building & Loan Board Member (uncredited)
- The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) â Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Love and Learn (1947) - Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- Welcome Stranger (1947) â Andy Weaver (uncredited)
- I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now (1947) â Dad - Stage Doorman (uncredited)
- Heaven Only Knows (1947) â Storekeeper Townsman (uncredited)
- Nightmare Alley (1947) â J.E. Giles - Farmer (uncredited)
- My Wild Irish Rose (1947) â Jeremiah Mahoney - Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
- The Senator Was Indiscreet (1947) â Eddie
- If You Knew Susie (1948) â Band Leader (uncredited)
- My Girl Tisa (1948) â Bit Role (uncredited)
- April Showers (1948) â Pop - Stagedoor Man (uncredited)
- Give My Regards to Broadway (1948) â Western Union Boy (uncredited)
- The Walls of Jericho (1948) â Barber (uncredited)
- When My Baby Smiles at Me (1948) â Box-Office Clerk (uncredited)
- The Accused (1949) â Professor (uncredited)
- Amazon Quest (1949) â Nicholas Handel
- Illegal Entry (1949) â News Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
- Look for the Silver Lining (1949) â Wilkins (uncredited)
- The Great Gatsby (1949) â One of Gatsby's Servants (uncredited)
- It's a Great Feeling (1949) â Minister (uncredited)
- Abandoned (1949) â Clerk in Coroner's Office (uncredited)
- Oh, You Beautiful Doll (1949) â Cooper - Desk Clerk (uncredited)
- Free for All (1949) â Doctor (uncredited)
- Undertow (1949) â Drugstore Clerk (uncredited)
- Dancing in the Dark (1949) â Mr. Wallberg (uncredited)
- Key to the City (1950) â Elderly Passerby (uncredited)
- House by the River (1950) â Minor Role (uncredited)
- A Ticket to Tomahawk (1950) â Jet (uncredited)
- Rock Island Trail (1950) â Old Man (uncredited)
- Trial Without Jury (1950) â Eddie (uncredited)
- The Petty Girl (1950) â Prof. Ramsey (uncredited)
- Pretty Baby (1950) â Radio Actor (uncredited)
- The Milkman (1950) â Old Man (uncredited)
- Two Weeks with Love (1950) â Druggist (uncredited)
- Branded (1950) â Dad Travis
- Gambling House (1950) â Pop (uncredited)
- Sierra Passage (1950) â Old Man with Pumpkin (uncredited)
- Stage to Tucson (1950) â Denver Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
- Grounds for Marriage (1951) â Mr. Parmel (uncredited)
- Three Guys Named Mike (1951) â Old Man at Rooming House (uncredited)
- Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) â Professor Fosdick
- Danger Zone (1951) â Elderly Man at Auction (1st Episode)
- The Fat Man (1951) â Pop (uncredited)
- Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm (1951) â Dr. Bagley (uncredited)
- Million Dollar Pursuit (1951) â Holcomb
- Dear Brat (1951) â Dr. Edwards (uncredited)
- Savage Drums (1951) â Tabuana, older chief on council
- Strangers on a Train (1951) â Miriam's Boss (uncredited)
- Never Trust a Gambler (1951) â Dr. Gray (uncredited)
- Mr. Belvedere Rings the Bell (1951) â Mailman (uncredited)
- Rhubarb (1951) â Judge Loudermilk (uncredited)
- Little Egypt (1951) â Judge
- Cattle Queen (1951) â Doc Hodges
- Finders Keepers (1952) â Gramps (uncredited)
- Invitation (1952) â Postman (uncredited)
- Shadow in the Sky (1952) â Larkin (uncredited)
- Here Come the Nelsons (1952) â Herb (uncredited)
- Thundering Caravans (1952) â Printer Tom
- Carrie (1952) â Tom â Ticket Agent (uncredited)
- She's Working Her Way Through College (1952) â Stage Doorman (uncredited)
- You for Me (1952) â Judge (uncredited)
- Park Row (1952) â Saloon Patron (uncredited)
- Just for You (1952) â Sam â Stage Doorman (uncredited)
- The Happy Time (1952) â Dr. Marchaud
- Million Dollar Mermaid (1952) â Manin Train Compartment (uncredited)
- The Blue Gardenia (1953) â News Stand Dealer (uncredited)
- I Love Melvin (1953) â Meek Man (uncredited)
- It Happens Every Thursday (1953) â Homer
- The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) â Lighthouse Keeper (uncredited)
- Houdini (1953) â Doorman (uncredited)
- Flame of Calcutta (1953) â Pandit Bandar
- Bandits of the West (1953) â John Anders (uncredited)
- Topeka (1953) â Banker Corley
- Champ for a Day (1953) â Cashier (uncredited)
- El Paso Stampede (1953) â Josh Bailey
- The Moonlighter (1953) â Telegrapher (uncredited)
- Easy to Love (1953) â Gardener (uncredited)
- Money from Home (1953) â Dr. Walter Capulet (uncredited)
- Three Hours to Kill (1954) â Ernest (uncredited)
- Cry Vengeance (1954) â Shop Owner (uncredited)
- Hell's Outpost (1954) â Belden (uncredited)
- Crashout (1955) â Conductor
- East of Eden (1955) â 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.
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