Robert Edeson

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Characters played by Robert Edeson

Hobart Nelson — Braveheart (1925)

Dorothy Nelson's father, who is involved in a dispute with the Yakama tribe over fishing rights. His conflict with the tribe forms part of the obstacle to a possible union between Dorothy and Braveheart. Ki-Yote kidnaps him along with Dorothy, and Braveheart fights Ki-Yote to rescue them.

Colonel Sapt — The Prisoner of Zenda (1922)

A loyal colonel in the king's service. He and von Tarlenheim discover Rassendyll's resemblance to the monarch and persuade him to assume the throne temporarily to prevent a coup. Sapt guards the drugged king at Zenda Castle, confronts the dwarf assassin, and aids Rassendyll in the final battle against Michael.

James P. Ryan — Keep Smiling (1925)

A wealthy shipping magnate and the intended recipient of the Boy's lifesaving device invention. His entry in the classic race is scheduled to be handled by Bordanni.

The Comandante — Thy Name Is Woman (1924)

The Comandante is identified in the story as Dolores’s father. Dolores is in love with Juan Ricardo, and her intercession brings about his release after he is arrested for failing his mission. The summary provides no further action or personal details about the Comandante himself.

William Flynn — Chicago (1927)

William Flynn is Roxie's lawyer, skilled at turning a client into a public spectacle. He coaches her to appear innocent and remorseful, then presents her to the jurors as sweet, brave, and virtuous. His strategy helps secure her acquittal, while his substantial fee drives Amos to seek money to pay for the defense.

Ed Baker — Little Johnny Jones (1929)

Ed Baker is Mary's father and the owner of the beloved racehorse Johnny Jones rides to victory at Meadowbrook. He brings Mary and the horse to New York for an important race, but struggles to believe Johnny's innocence after the horse loses. Later in England, Ed is glad to see Johnny and lets him ride in the Derby.

Winters — Marriage by Contract (1928)

Winters is a wealthy older man whom Margaret marries after her trial marriage to Dirke ends. He settles $250,000 upon her, providing her with substantial wealth. In Margaret's dream, she later divorces him to marry the younger Drury.

Mr. Calhoun — The Home Towners (1928)

Beth's father and a former bartender turned inventor. He received a $200,000 investment from Vic for his bottle-washer invention. He attempts to treat Bancroft with osteopathy and is later revealed to have his invention highly valued by multiple competing companies.

Don Mariana Delfina — The Lash (1930)

The Delfino patriarch. His shooting and subsequent murder by corrupt officials motivates Delfino to take vengeance and intensifies the family's struggle for justice.

Career Overview

Robert Edeson has 81 screen credits in a career dating back to 1912. Signature works include The Volga Boatman, For a Woman’s Fair Name, Man's Prerogative. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

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Gender
male
Known Credits
81
Birth Date
1868-06-02
Birth Place
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

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