Edward Clark (actor)

Edward Clark
Born	(1878-05-06)May 6, 1878 Russia
Died	Hollywood, California, USA
Years active	1913-1955

Edward Clark (May 6, 1878 – November 18, 1954) was a Russian-born American actor whose career began in the silent era. He appeared in 133 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)
• Broken Hearts of Hollywood (1926)
• Sally in Our Alley (1927)
• Finger Prints (1927)
• Hills of Kentucky (1927)
• King Kong (1933)
• One Hour Late (1934)
• The Song of Bernadette (1943)
• Bedtime for Bonzo (1951)
• Strangers on a Train (1951)
• The Happy Time (1952)
• The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953)
• Flame of Calcutta (1953)
• It Happens Every Thursday (1953)
• East of Eden (1955)

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.
• Relations

External links

• Edward Clark at the Internet Movie Database
• Edward Clark on BroadwayWorld.com