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Eddie Boland

Eddie Boland (December 27, 1885 – February 3, 1935) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 110 films from 1912 to 1937, mostly in comedic supporting roles. Among his best-known roles were "The Obliging Gentleman" in F. Murnau's silent film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) and a criminal showman in the Harold Lloyd comedy The Kid Brother (1927).

Eddie Boland

Lobby card from the American comedy film The Kid Brother (1927).

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Name
Eddie Boland
Born
27 December 1885
Birthplace
San Francisco, California
Died
3 February 1935
Place of death
Santa Monica, California
Nationality
United States
Occupation
actor
Languages
English

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Eddie Boland (December 27, 1885 – February 3, 1935) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 110 films from 1912 to 1937, mostly in comedic supporting roles. Among his best-known roles were "The Obliging Gentleman" in F. Murnau's silent film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (1927) and a criminal showman in the Harold Lloyd comedy The Kid Brother (1927).

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Eddie Boland (1883–1935) was an American actor. Born in San Francisco, the actor died in Santa Monica. Languages used include English.

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