Edward Martindel

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Edward Martindel
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Martindel in 1909
Born(1876-07-08)July 8, 1876
DiedMay 4, 1955(1955-05-04) (aged 78)
Resting place Chapel of the Pines Crematory
OccupationActor
Years active1915–1946
Spouse
Jane Martindel
(m. 1909)

Edward Martindel (July 8, 1876 May 4, 1955) was an American stage and film actor who appeared on Broadway and in more than 80 films between 1915 and 1946.

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Born in Hamilton, Ohio, he was the son of Dr. and Mrs. Frank Martindell. His singing debut came under the management of Henry Savage. [1] He appeared in 16 Broadway plays, beginning with Dolly Varden (1902) and ending with The Little Blue Devil (1919). [2]

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Martindel in 1923

He died on May 4, 1955, in Los Angeles, California, from a heart attack. His grave is located at Chapel of the Pines Crematory.

Selected filmography

From an ad for Hail the Woman (1921) Hail the Woman (1921) - Edward Martindel.jpg
From an ad for Hail the Woman (1921)
YearTitleRoleNotes
1916 The Scarlet Woman Hanlin Davis
The Eternal Question Allen Tait
1917 A Rich Man's Plaything 'Iron' Lloyd
1920 The Furnace Count Svenson
Unseen Forces George Brunton
1921 Ducks and Drakes Dick Chiltern
Greater Than Love Frank Norwood
Hail the Woman Wyndham Gray
1922 Manslaughter Wiley
The Ordeal Sir Francis Maynard
The Glory of Clementina Quixtus
1923 The Day of Faith Uncle Mortimer
1924 Love's Whirlpool Richard Milton
1925 Lady Windermere's Fan Lord Augustus LortonCredited as Edw. Martindel
1926 You'd Be Surprised Mr. White, The District Attorney
Somebody's Mother Mary's Lawyer
The Duchess of Buffalo Grand Duke Gregory Alexandrovich
1927 Venus of Venice Journalist
Taxi! Taxi! David Parmalee
Children of Divorce Tom Larrabee
In Old Kentucky Mr. Brierly
1928 The Singing Fool Louis Marcus
The Desert Bride
1929 Why Be Good? Winthrop Peabody Sr.
The Desert Song General Bierbeau
The Aviator Gordon
1930 Song of the West Colonel
1930 Check and Double Check John Blair
1931 Blonde Crazy JewelerUncredited
1932 American Madness AmesUncredited

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References

  1. "Edward Martindel Scores Triple Triumph". The Morning Post. New Jersey, Camden. May 3, 1916. p. 8. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  2. "Edward Martindel". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on July 13, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2021.