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Edmund Breese
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Edmund Breese

1871 – 1936 · Brooklyn, New York, USA · Active 1914–1935

Edmund Breese, born in 1871, was an American actor whose career spanned the silent film era. He appeared in International House (1933), showcasing his theatrical background in a vibrant comedic ensemble. Before transitioning to film, Breese had an extensive Broadway career, sharing the stage with notable figures like James O'Neill. His work in International House reflects the playful spirit of early talkies, bridging the gap between stage and screen in a time of cinematic evolution.

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International House

International House

1933 ★ 5.8
as Doctor Wong

Professor Wong has invented a television and invites everyone to see it at China's International House Hotel. Every time Tommy Nash attempts to wed his fiancée Carol Fortescue, he comes down with an illness, and when he breaks out in a rash, the hotel is quarantined. Into this hotel flies Professor Quail in his auto-gyro.

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Filmography

119 credits
1930s 69 credits
1935
The Marriage Bargain as Judge Robert Stanhope
Movie ★ 8.0
1934
Movie ★ 6.5
1934
Broadway Bill as Presiding Judge
Movie ★ 6.0
1934
Movie ★ 4.9
1934
Treasure Island as Pirate of the Spanish Main
Movie ★ 6.5
1934
Dancing Man as J.C. Trevor
Movie ★ 6.5
1934
Come On, Marines! as General Cabot
Movie ★ 5.6
1934
Beloved as Maj. Tarrant
Movie ★ 9.0
1933
Duck Soup as Zander
Movie ★ 7.3
1933
Movie ★ 6.5
1933
Trying Out Torchy as Mr. Ellins
Movie
1933
Torchy's Kitty Coup as Edward (Hickory) Ellins
Movie ★ 8.0
1933
Torchy Turns Turtle as Mr. Ellins
Movie ★ 8.0
1933
Laughing at Life as Cabinet Officer
Movie ★ 7.3
1933
A Man of Sentiment as John Russell Sr.
Movie ★ 7.0
1933
Movie ★ 6.5
1933
Movie ★ 5.5
1933
Movie ★ 8.0
1933
Only Yesterday as Investor (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1933
Movie
1933
Female as Board Member (Uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3
1933
On Your Guard as Prison Warden
Movie ★ 6.7
1933
Ladies Must Love as Thomas Van Dyne
Movie ★ 8.0
1932
The Hurricane Express as The Secretary's Father
Movie ★ 5.4
1932
The Match King as Olaf Christofsen
Movie ★ 6.7
1932
Cross-Examination as Dwight Simpson
Movie ★ 5.1
1932
The Hatchet Man as Yu Chang
Movie ★ 5.4
1932
Movie ★ 4.7
1932
Torchy Turns the Trick as Hickory Ellins
Movie ★ 9.0
1932
Torchy's Night Cap as Hickory Ellins
Movie ★ 10.0
1932
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
Torchy's Two Toots as Hickory Ellins
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
Torchy's Busy Day as Hickory Ellins
Movie ★ 10.0
1932
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
Alias Mary Smith as Mr. Hayes
Movie ★ 6.0
1932
Young Bride as Mr. C. B. Chadwick the Broker
Movie ★ 4.2
1932
Drifting Souls as Brad Martin
Movie ★ 10.0
1932
Women Won't Tell as Attorney for the Defense
Movie ★ 7.0
1932
Movie ★ 6.3
1932
Madame Butterfly as Cho-Cho's Grandfather
Movie ★ 5.4
1932
Police Court as Judge Robert Webster
Movie ★ 5.8
1932
Love Bound as J.B. 'Lucky' Morrison
Movie ★ 4.0
1932
Movie ★ 6.4
1932
The Golden West as Sam Lynch
Movie ★ 5.5
1931
Movie ★ 6.7
1931
Movie ★ 9.0
1931
Millie as Defense Attorney
Movie ★ 5.3
1931
Movie ★ 4.2
1931
Morals for Women as Mr. Hutson
Movie ★ 4.1
1931
Torchy as Hickory Ellins
Movie
1931
Movie
1931
The Good Bad Girl as J.P. Henderson
Movie ★ 6.5
1931
The Painted Desert as Judge Matthews
Movie ★ 5.2
1931
Defenders of the Law as Capt. Bill Houston
Movie ★ 7.0
1931
The Public Defender as Frank Wells
Movie ★ 6.4
1931
Mata Hari as Warden
Movie ★ 6.2
1931
Movie ★ 8.0
1930
Kismet as Jawan
Movie ★ 4.0
1930
The Sea Bat as Maddocks
Movie ★ 4.5
1930
Top Speed as Spencer Colgate
Movie ★ 6.5
1930
Bright Lights as Franklin Harris
Movie ★ 5.2
1930
Tol'able David as Hunter Kinemon
Movie ★ 8.5
1930
Playboy of Paris as General de Karodek
Movie ★ 7.0
1930
Movie ★ 10.0
1930
Rough Waters as Captain Thomas
Movie ★ 9.0
1930
Movie ★ 7.7
1930
Hold Everything as Pop O'Keefe
Movie ★ 8.0
1930
Movie ★ 9.0
1920s 41 credits
1929
Sonny Boy as Thorpe
Movie ★ 7.0
1929
Movie ★ 7.0
1929
Movie ★ 10.0
1929
Fancy Baggage as John Hardin
Movie ★ 10.0
1929
Girl Overboard as Jim Keefe
Movie ★ 9.0
1929
Girls Gone Wild as Judge Elliott
Movie ★ 9.0
1928
Finders Keepers as Hastings
Movie ★ 8.0
1928
Burning Daylight as John Dossett
Movie ★ 5.4
1928
Movie ★ 9.0
1928
The Wright Idea as Mr. Filbert
Movie ★ 10.0
1928
On Trial as Judge
Movie ★ 7.0
1928
Conquest as William Holden
Movie ★ 8.0
1928
The Haunted House as Uncle Herbert
Movie ★ 7.0
1927
Paradise for Two as Uncle Howard
Movie ★ 9.0
1927
Back to Liberty as Tom Devon
Movie ★ 7.0
1927
Home Made as Mr. Tilford
Movie ★ 7.0
1926
The Brown Derby as John J. Caldwell
Movie ★ 6.5
1926
Stepping Along as Prince Ferdinand Darowitsky
Movie ★ 10.0
1926
The Highbinders as Mike Harrigan
Movie ★ 10.0
1925
Womanhandled as Uncle Lester
Movie ★ 7.0
1925
The Live Wire as Sawdust Sam
Movie ★ 8.0
1925
The Early Bird as The Great La Tour
Movie ★ 7.0
1925
Wildfire as Sen. Woodhurst
Movie ★ 7.0
1924
Damaged Hearts as Innkeeper
Movie ★ 8.0
1924
The Sixth Commandment as Col. Saunders
Movie ★ 4.8
1924
The Speed Spook as Chuck Brady
Movie ★ 6.0
1924
Restless Wives as Hobart Richards
Movie ★ 9.0
1924
Those Who Judge as Henry Dawson
Movie ★ 10.0
1923
Luck as Alan Crosby
Movie ★ 8.5
1923
Bright Lights of Broadway as Reverend Graham Drake
Movie ★ 10.0
1923
Movie ★ 7.0
1923
Movie ★ 8.0
1923
Marriage Morals as Harry's Father
Movie ★ 7.0
1923
The Fair Cheat as Morgan Van Dam
Movie ★ 9.0
1922
Beyond the Rainbow as Insp. Richardson
Movie ★ 9.0
1922
Sure-Fire Flint as Johnny Jetts
Movie ★ 10.0
1922
Movie ★ 7.0
1921
Movie ★ 5.0
1920
Chains of Evidence as Judge Frank Sturgis
Movie ★ 8.0
1920
A Common Level as Matthew Ryan
Movie ★ 8.0
1920
His Temporary Wife as Judge Laton
Movie
1910s 8 credits
1919
Movie ★ 7.0
1919
Someone Must Pay as Charles Bryant
Movie ★ 10.0
1916
Movie
1916
Movie
1916
Movie
1914
The Master Mind as Richard Allen
Movie
Crew Credits
1920s 1 credit
1921
A Man's Home Theatre Play
Movie ★ 7.0