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Edward Francis Cline (November 4, 1891 – May 22, 1961) was an American screenwriter, actor, writer and director best known for his work with comedians W.C. Fields and Buster Keaton. He was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and died in Hollywood, California.
An expert in slapstick comedy with an unerring sense of timing, Cline was consistently in demand by Hollywood studios during the 1920s and served short-term contracts with Fox (the "Sunshine" comedies), Pathe, First National, MGM and Paramount.
- January 1, 1
- Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA
- January 1, 1
- Hollywood, California, USA
Edward F. Cline. Director: The Boat. Edward "Eddie" Cline began his career in the film business as one of the Keystone Kops. The former vaudevillian appeared sporadically in films as an actor until 1922, but became increasingly active behind the camera as a gagman and scenario writer for Mack Sennett.
- November 7, 1891
- May 22, 1961
Edward F. Cline | Rotten Tomatoes. Highest Rated: 100% One Week (1920) Lowest Rated: 79% Captain January (1924) Birthday: Nov 4, 1891. Birthplace: Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. In films from 1913 as a...
Edward F. Cline was born 1891, in Wisconsin, USA. Often credited as Eddie Cline, was an American film director, screenwriter, and actor. He began his career ...
Edward Francis Cline (November 4, 1891 – May 22, 1961) was an American screenwriter, actor, writer and director best known for his work with comedians W.C. Fields and Buster Keaton.
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Called in to helm most of Fields' scenes in You Can't Cheat an Honest Man (signed by George Marshall), Cline went on to direct the classic features that capped Fields' career in the early '40s: My Little Chickadee (co-starring Mae West), The Bank Dick, and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break.
