Edwin Barbour was an American actor and writer who is best known for Northern Lights (1914), The Fire Patrol (1924), and The Fiancee and the Fairy (1913).
Personal and Family Life
Edwin Barbour was born on July 2, 1857, in Cresco, Iowa. Little is known about his early life and family background. He became an actor and gained attention for his roles in various films. Barbour spent a part of his life in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Death and Legacy
Edwin Barbour passed away on September 15, 1914, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Despite his relatively short career, he made a significant impact on early cinema. His work in film, particularly during the silent era, is still remembered today.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | The House Next Door | Sir John Cotswolt |
| 1914 | The Fortune Hunter | Old Hi |
| 1914 | The Investment | Grandpa Papkin – the Father |
| 1914 | The Wolf | |
| 1914 | A Leaf from the Past | Stephen Wilson |
| 1914 | The Klondike Bubble | Professor Lamb – Father |
| 1914 | The Hazard of Youth | Mr. Young – Barbara’s Father |
| 1913 | The Cry of the Blood | |
| 1913 | The Fiancee and the Fairy | Jim Thorpe |
| 1913 | The Special Officer | Dad Brown – the Special Officer |