Welcome to the Edwin Carewe Legacy Archive

Introduction

It is our intention to preserve and promote the legacy of our grandfather Edwin Carewe. As an actor, director, producer and writer, Edwin was one of Hollywood’s most illustrious and talented trailblazers in the silent era of motion pictures. We know, as his grandchildren, that he would be most honored by this tribute to preserve his legacy for future generations and film aficionados worldwide.

We honor Edwin with the publication of this website on his 100 year anniversary in the film industry.

Some of His Films

1915 – Marse Covington – Director
1923 – Mighty Lak a Rose – Director
1928 – Ramona – Director
1934 – Are We Civilized – Director

Did you Know…?

Edwin worked with some of the most influential and notable people in the movie industry at the time including Ethel Barrymore, Gary Cooper, Cecil B. DeMille, John Ford, Jack and Mary Pickford, Dolores del Rio and Ilya Tolstoy.

Spotlight: We have added a new story about Edwin and The Los Angeles Breakfast Club. Please visit our blog for more details and information about this new discovery.