Edwin Maxwell

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Characters played by Edwin Maxwell

Herr Bäumer (uncredited) — All Quiet on the Western Front (1930)

Father or relative of Paul Bäumer, depicted in brief family scenes.

Mercier — Ninotchka (1939)

A prominent Parisian jeweler who attempts to purchase the confiscated aristocratic jewels but pauses his offer pending the outcome of the legal lawsuit.

John T. Stuart (uncredited) — Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)

John T. Stuart is Abraham Lincoln's friend and law partner in Springfield. After Lincoln arrives there poor and without even a horse, the two establish a legal practice together in 1837, providing Lincoln with his first professional base before the Clay brothers' case brings him public attention.

Freedonia's Secretary of War #1 (uncredited) — Duck Soup (1933)

Military cabinet member advising the leader.

District Attorney Travers — Gambling Ship (1933)

The district attorney who questions Ace and Eleanor after the fire aboard the casino ship. During this encounter, Ace learns Eleanor's true identity and her relationship with Joe; Joe is also present and learns about Ace and Eleanor's relationship. The plot provides no further actions or personal details for the district attorney.

Worth — Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933)

Worth is Ivan Igor’s business partner in the original London wax museum. Frustrated that Igor refuses to create sensational macabre exhibits, Worth deliberately starts a fire to collect the insurance money and abandons Igor inside. Twelve years later, he works as a bootlegger and becomes the target of Igor’s revenge after the fire has scarred Igor.

Casca — Cleopatra (1934)

A Roman senator who joins Cassius and Brutus in opposing Caesar's ambition to abolish the Republic. He is among the conspirators who assassinate Caesar in the Senate.

Jason Osgood — The 9th Guest (1934)

Mob boss among the guests. Attempts to poison the other attendees but is killed in the process.

Nitto — Great God Gold (1935)

Nitto is a lawyer who, together with Simon, suggests that John Hart use his reputation to make money through receiverships. He is also Frank Nitto’s uncle, linking the business proposal to the family affected by Hart’s affair with Elena.

Cyrus Stevens — The Gorilla (1930)

Cyrus Stevens is the man who receives a note warning that a gorilla will arrive at his home before midnight, prompting him to hire detectives Garrity and Mulligan for protection. He lives with his ward, Alice Denby, but is ultimately exposed by Arthur Marsden as the real murderer, wearing a gorilla suit to disguise himself.

Major Pope — Mystery Liner (1934)

An investigator who boards the vessel following the fatal attack on Professor Grimson and accompanies the ship on its experimental voyage.

Mondoon — Romance on the Run (1938)

A fence in Cincinnati approached by the thieves to sell the necklace. He refuses to handle the stolen jewels due to their dangerous nature, triggering a chase after Drake arrives.

Career Overview

Edwin Maxwell has 132 screen credits in a career dating back to 1929. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently All Quiet On The Western Front Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Mama Loves Papa, Torture Money, Mystery Liner. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
132
Birth Date
1886-02-09
Birth Place
Dublin, Ireland

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1294814), public domain (CC0).