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Edgar Nelson

Born January 27, 1882 · Tower City, Pennsylvania

Died December 27, 1963 · aged 81

Edgar Nelson was born January 25th, 1882 in the coal mining town of Tower City, Pennsylvania. Born Edgar N. Stuck, he changed his name after moving to New York City to pursue an acting career. He was a bit player in movies, but also appeared in a number Broadway shows. His movie credits include: 1915 The House of a Thousand Candles - Larry Donovan 1920 Way Down East - Hi Holler 1921 The Ch…

Known For

Way Down EastWay Down East · 1920
Way Down East
★ 6.91920
MovieDramaRomance
A naive country girl is tricked into a sham marriage by a wealthy womanizer, then must rebuild her life despite the taint of having borne a child out of wedlock.
SandraSandra · 1924
Sandra
★ 7.01924
MovieDrama
BY DAY a beautiful wife-accepting a husband's humble love, his humble home, his humble pleasures. BY NIGHT a glittering butterfly yearning for the wine of life and tossing all to the winds when the glamour of romance calls.
The Misleading LadyThe Misleading Lady · 1932
The Misleading Lady
★ 7.01932
MovieComedyRomance
A bored socialite wagers with a Broadway producer in order to land the lead role in his play but has the tables turned on her by the out-of-touch adventurer she ventures to ensnare under the conditions of the bet.
Janice MeredithJanice Meredith · 1924
Janice Meredith
★ 7.01924
MovieDramaHistory
It is 1774, the eve of the American War of Independence. Janice comes from a Tory household. She cavorts with American and British alike, is pursued by Charles Fownes, patriot and friend of General Washington.
WomanhandledWomanhandled · 1925
Womanhandled
★ 7.01925
MovieWesternAdventure
Bill Dana, a New York City playboy, can't resist the flaming flappers and red-hot mamas along the Great White Way, so he decides to head out west to his uncle's ranch in Wind River, Texas. But the gold-diggers and their relatives follow him.

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