Edwin Maxwell
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Edwin Maxwell was born on February 9, 1886 in Dublin, Ireland. He was an actor, known for Scarface (1932), The Shop Around the Corner (1940) and His Girl Friday (1940). He was previously married to Betty Alden. He died on August 13, 1948 in Falmouth, Massachusetts, USA.
Edwin Maxwell Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Edwin Maxwell reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Edwin Maxwell's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 66% of Edwin Maxwell's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Impatient Maiden, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Edwin Maxwell Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Edwin Maxwell's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Edwin Maxwell has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | The Jolson Story | Oscar Hammerstein (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Since You Went Away | Businessman in Cocktail Lounge (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Heaven Can Wait | Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Pacific Blackout | District attorney | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Blossoms in the Dust | City Councilman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Devil and Miss Jones | Withers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | New Moon | Captain de Jean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Jack Pot | Rocky Fallon | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | His Girl Friday | Dr. Egelhoffer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Shop Around the Corner | Doctor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Ninotchka | Mercier | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Drums Along the Mohawk | Rev. Daniel Gros | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Young Mr. Lincoln | John T. Stuart (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Made for Each Other | Messerschmidt (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You | Kirby's Attorney (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Paradise for Three | First Lawyer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Hold That Kiss | Theatre Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Nothing Sacred | Mr. Bullock (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | One Hundred Men and a Girl | Ira Westing - Editor | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Road Back | Principal | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | A Star Is Born | Vocal Coach (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Night Key | Lawyer Kruger | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Torture Money | Milton Beacher | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Camille | Doctor (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Come and Get It | Sid LeMaire | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Fury | Vickery | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Mr. Deeds Goes to Town | Douglas (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Big Brown Eyes | Newspaper Editor | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Thanks a Million | Mr. Casey | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | 'G' Men | Joseph Kratz (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Devil Is a Woman | Tobacco Plant Manager (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | This Side of Heaven | R.S. Sawyer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dinner at Eight | Mr. Fitch | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Lady Killer | Jeffries, the Theatre Manager (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Duck Soup | Freedonia's Secretary of War #1 (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Back Page | Martin Blake | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | The Mayor of Hell | Louis Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Heroes for Sale | Laundry Company President | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Mystery of the Wax Museum | Worth | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Frisco Jenny | Tom Ford (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Tiger Shark | Doctor (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Grand Hotel | Dr. Waitz | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Those We Love | Marshall | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Blessed Event | Sam Gobel | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | American Madness | Clark (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | Merrily We Go to Hell | Jake Symonds (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | Scarface | Chief of Detectives | Hit | Similar → |
| 1932 | The Impatient Maiden | Prof. Von Mueller (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Ambassador Bill | Monte | Average | Similar → |
| 1930 | All Quiet on the Western Front | Herr Bäumer (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
Edwin Maxwell - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Edwin Maxwell?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Edwin Maxwell is "The Impatient Maiden" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Edwin Maxwell acted in?
Edwin Maxwell has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Edwin Maxwell?
Other notable films include "The Shop Around the Corner", "The Devil and Miss Jones", and "All Quiet on the Western Front".