Edgar Jones (actor)


Edgar Jones also known as Ed Jones and as "Pardner" Jones, was an American actor, producer, and director of films. He starred in and directed the adaptation of Mildred Mason's The Gold in the Crock. He also starred in and directed Siegmund Lubin films including Fitzhugh's Ride. He established a film production business in Augusta, Maine that produced adaptations of Holman Day novels.

Career

Jones acted in touring stage productions before moving on to films. He starred with Clara Williams in A Lucky Fall.
He acted, produced, and directed Lonesome Corners. He produced, directed, and starred in a series of short films with Evelyn Brent. According to IMDb, he has more than 100 acting credits and more than 60 directing credits. In 1920, he formed his own production company, Edgar Jones Productions, and made films in Maine. His film work includes adaptations of Holman Day stories. The studio operated out of the former Maine Children's Home Society.
Blaine S. Viles, a former mayor of Augusta, served as the film company's president. Viles also served as state forest commissioner. The Mentor reported Holman Day films being shown to prisoners.
He married Lubin actress Louise Huff and they had a daughter together. They divorced.
Among his surviving films is Border River 1919 film, a 1919 Edgar Jones Production.

Filmography

Actor