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About Edwin Carewe
This prolific silent-era director and screenwriter is best known for his exceptional pictorial quality and exceptional talent for the craft.
Background
Born Jay John Fox in 1883, Edwin Carewe attended the universities of Texas and Missouri briefly to study theatre. He hitched a ride to New York in 1910, where he changed his name to Edwin Carewe to honor legendary stage actor Edwin Booth.
Career
Carewe started out as a stage actor and redirected his passion to directing. He worked with huge studios such as MGM, Universal Studios, and Paramount Pictures. His directorial debut was the 1914 film “Across the Pacific” and went on to direct films such as “Cora”, “The House of Gold”, “Rio Grande”, “Ramona”, “Evangeline”, and his last film in 1934 “Are We Civilized?” He produced and directed “Resurrection”, a 1931 film which starred John Boles, Lupe Vélez, Nance O’Neil, and William Keighley.
Death
The filmmaker died of a heart-related disease in 1940. He was 56 years old.
Personal Life
Also notable were his multiple marriages. He tied the knot with Mary Jane Croft in 1909. After his first divorce, he married actress Mary Akin. He had five children, including actress Violette Carewe.
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F.A.Q. about Edwin Carewe
When is his birthday?
Edwin Carewe's birthday is on March 5, 1883.
In how many days is his birthday?
Edwin's birthday is in 117 days
How old was Edwin when he died?
He was 56 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 22, 1940.
How old would he be today?
Edwin Carewe would be 141 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Edwin from?
He was born in Texas, U.S..