Edgar Selwyn
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Edgar Selwyn (October 20, 1875 – February 13, 1944) was an American actor, playwright, director and producer on Broadway. A prominent figure in American theatre and film in the first half of the 20th century, he founded a theatrical production company with his brother, Archibald Selwyn, and owned a number of Selwyn Theatres in the United States. He transferred his talents from the stage to motion pictures, and directed a film for which Helen Hayes received the Academy Award for Best Actress. Selwyn co-founded Goldwyn Pictures in 1916.
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Edgar Selwyn | |
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Born | (1875-10-20)October 20, 1875 Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
Died | February 13, 1944(1944-02-13) (aged 68) |
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Years active | 1899–1942 |
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Ruth Selwyn |
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