Edward Clark

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