Edmund Breese

Edmund Breese

Deceased · Born: Jun 18, 1871 · Died: Apr 6, 1936

Personal Details

BornJun 18, 1871 Brooklyn, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Genevieve Landry

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 25, 2025 )
  • Harriet A. Beach

    ( May 25, 2025 to Apr 6, 1936 )

Biography

Edmund Breese, a multifaceted individual, was born on June 18, 1871, in the bustling metropolis of Brooklyn, New York, USA. His life was marked by a dual passion for the performing arts and the written word, as he went on to become a renowned actor and writer.

Breese's impressive repertoire included notable film roles in Duck Soup (1933),Platinum Blonde (1931),and The Hurricane Express (1932),showcasing his remarkable range and versatility as a thespian.

Beyond his professional endeavors, Breese's personal life was marked by two significant marriages: first to Genevieve Landry, and subsequently to Harriet A. Beach. These relationships undoubtedly played a crucial role in shaping his life and artistic pursuits.

Edmund Breese's remarkable journey came to an end on April 6, 1936, in New York City, New York, USA, leaving behind a legacy as a talented actor and writer, whose contributions to the world of entertainment continue to be celebrated and remembered to this day.

Career

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1934
Broadway Bill
Broadway Bill as Presiding Judge
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Treasure Island
Treasure Island as Pirate of the Spanish Main
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1933
Duck Soup
Duck Soup as Zander
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On Your Guard
On Your Guard as Prison Warden
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Only Yesterday
Only Yesterday as Investor (Uncredited)
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Laughing at Life
Laughing at Life as Cabinet Officer
{"id":83386,"title":"International House","year":"1933","character":"Doctor Wong","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/international-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83386.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83386.jpg"},"released":1}
International House
International House as Doctor Wong
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Female
Female as Board Member (Uncredited)
{"id":30482,"title":"The Hurricane Express","year":"1932","character":"The Secretary's Father","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-hurricane-express","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30482.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30482.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
The Hurricane Express
The Hurricane Express as The Secretary's Father
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Madame Butterfly
Madame Butterfly as Cho-Cho's Grandfather
{"id":75132,"title":"Police Court","year":"1932","character":"Judge Robert Webster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/police-court","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75132.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75132.jpg"},"released":1}
Police Court
Police Court as Judge Robert Webster
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{"id":75022,"title":"Alias Mary Smith","year":"1932","character":"Mr. Hayes","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alias-mary-smith","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75022.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75022.jpg"},"released":1}
Alias Mary Smith
Alias Mary Smith as Mr. Hayes
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The Golden West
The Golden West as Sam Lynch
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{"id":75066,"title":"The Match King","year":"1932","character":"Olaf Christofsen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-match-king","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75066.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75066.jpg"},"released":1}
The Match King
The Match King as Olaf Christofsen
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{"id":75257,"title":"Millie","year":"1931","character":"Defense Attorney","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/millie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75257.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75257.jpg"},"released":1}
1931
Millie
Millie as Defense Attorney
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The Public Defender
The Public Defender as Frank Wells
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Morals for Women
Morals for Women as Mr. Hutson
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The Painted Desert
The Painted Desert as Judge Matthews
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Mata Hari
Mata Hari as Warden
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1930
Tol'able David
Tol'able David as Hunter Kinemon
{"id":75746,"title":"The Sea Bat","year":"1930","character":"Maddocks","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sea-bat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75746.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75746.jpg"},"released":1}
The Sea Bat
The Sea Bat as Maddocks
{"id":75546,"title":"Bright Lights","year":"1930","character":"Franklin Harris","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bright-lights","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75546.jpg"},"released":1}
Bright Lights
Bright Lights as Franklin Harris
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Kismet
Kismet as Jawan
{"id":75682,"title":"Top Speed","year":"1930","character":"Spencer Colgate","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/top-speed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_75682.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_75682.jpg"},"released":1}
Top Speed
Top Speed as Spencer Colgate
{"id":4464,"title":"All Quiet on the Western Front","year":"1930","character":"Herr Meyer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/all-quiet-on-the-western-front","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s5at45r39r0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7s5at45r39r0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":76000,"title":"Burning Daylight","year":"1928","character":"John Dossett","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/burning-daylight-1928","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76000.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76000.jpg"},"released":1}
1928
Burning Daylight
Burning Daylight as John Dossett
{"id":76278,"title":"The Live Wire","year":"1925","character":"Sawdust Sam","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-live-wire","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_76278.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_76278.jpg"},"released":1}
1925
The Live Wire
The Live Wire as Sawdust Sam
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Womanhandled
Womanhandled as Uncle Lester