Known For
Writing
Born
Oct 20, 1875
Died
Feb 13, 1944
Place of Birth
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Credits
33 titles
Edgar Selwyn
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Edgar Selwyn (October 20, 1875 – February 13, 1944) was a prominent figure in American theater and film in the first half of the 20th Century. He co-founded Goldwyn Pictures in 1916. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Selwyn flourished in the Broadway theater as an actor, playwright, director, and producer from 1899 to 1942. With his brother Archibald Selwyn (November 3, 1877 - June 21, 1959) he founded the theatrical production company The Selwyns which produced plays on Broadway from 1919 to 1932 (see, e.g., Wedding Bells). The Selwyns owned several theatres in the United States including the Park Square Theatre in Boston; the Hanna Theatre in Cleveland, Ohio; the Selwyn in Chicago; and the Selwyn, Apollo, and Times Square theatres in New York City. Selwyn also worked in Hollywood, producing and directing eight films between 1929 and 1942. Among these was The Sin of Madelon Claudet which Selwyn directed for MGM in 1931. The film starred Helen Hayes, who won an Academy Award for her performance. In addition, Selwyn wrote two screenplays and many more films were adapted from his original plays. He died in Los Angeles, California.
Known For
Filmography
Pierre of the Plains
Theatre Play
Washington Melodrama
Producer
Dulcy
Producer
The Golden Fleecing
Producer
Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
Producer
Dancing Co-Ed
Producer
Bridal Suite
Producer
The Kid From Texas
Producer
Baby Face Harrington
Theatre Play
Chained
Story
The Mystery of Mr. X
Director
Turn Back the Clock
Director
Men Must Fight
Director
Skyscraper Souls
Director
Possessed
Theatre Play
The Sin of Madelon Claudet
Director
Men Call It Love
Director
War Nurse
Director
The Girl in the Show
Director
Dancing Mothers
Original Story
Night Life of New York
Story
The Crowded Hour
Theatre Play
The Mirage
Screenplay
The Arab
Theatre Play
The Primitive Lover
Theatre Play
Lonely Heart
Story
For Better, for Worse
Theatre Play
Heart of the Wilds
Theatre Play
Dodging a Million
Story
Nearly Married
Theatre Play
Rolling Stones
Writer
The Country Boy
Screenplay
Pierre of the Plains
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