Internet Archive's in-browser video "theater" requires JavaScript to be enabled. It appears your browser does not have it turned on. Please see your browser settings for this feature.

play8?>>

Edward G. Robinson

Topics: Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson

Edward G. Robinson in my opinion was the King of Gangster Movies. Yes you had Cagney, Bogart, Raft and even throw in Alan Ladd but Robinson is/was the poster child of the Gangster image. It was in his looks mannerisms the sound of his voice the way he talked and moved. I have UPLOADED 81 of his movies some are in poor condition and I apologize but all are watchable. ENJOY! One movie is a 1920 (Silent) Lon Chaney Sr. movie "Outside The Law". Edward G. Robinson did the remake in 1930.

Born Emmanuel Goldenberg, Edward G. Robinson was a stocky, forceful, zesty star of Hollywood films who was best known for his gangsters roles in the '30s. A "little giant" of the screen with a pug-dog face, drawling nasal voice, and a snarling expression, he was considered the quintessential tough-guy actor. Having emigrated with his family to the U.S. when he was ten, Robinson planned to be a rabbi or a lawyer, but decided on an acting career while a student at City College, where he was elected to the Elizabethan Society. He attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts on a scholarship, and, in 1913, began appearing in summer stock after changing his name to "Edward G." (for Goldenberg). Robinson debuted on Broadway in 1915, and, over the next 15 years, became a noted stage character actor, even co-writing one of his plays, The Kibitzer (1929). He appeared in one silent film, The Bright Shawl (1923), but not until the sound era did he begin working regularly in films, making his talkie debut in The Hole in the Wall (1929) with Claudette Colbert. It was a later sound film, 1930's Little Caesar, that brought him to the attention of American audiences; portraying gangster boss Rico Bandello, he established a prototype for a number of gangster roles he played in the ensuing years. After being typecast as a gangster he gradually expanded the scope of his roles, and, in the '40s, gave memorable "good guy" performances as in a number of psychological dramas; he played federal agents, scientists, Biblical characters, business men, bank clerks, among other characters. The actor experienced a number of personal problems during the '50s. He was falsely linked to communist organizations and called before the House Un-American Activities Committee (eventually being cleared of all suspicion). Having owned one of the world's largest private art collections, he was forced to sell it in 1956 as part of a divorce settlement with his wife of 29 years, actress Gladys Lloyd. Robinson continued his career, however, which now included television work, and he remained a busy actor until shortly before his death from cancer in 1973. His final film was Soylent Green (1973), a science fiction shocker with Charlton Heston. Two months after his death, Robinson was awarded an honorary Oscar "for his outstanding contribution to motion pictures," having been notified of the honor before he died. He was also the author of a posthumously published autobiography, All My Yesterdays (1973).

Addeddate: 2023-07-26 11:02:36

Identifier: 01-edward-g-robinson

Scanner: Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.7.0

plus-circle Add Review

comment
Reviews

Reviewer: JT's_Ghost - - April 28, 2024
Subject: NOTE TO EVERYBODY

We are witnessing the invasion of SPAM.

JTDIVER

Reviewer: Den NC USA - - April 27, 2024
Subject: FABULOUS COLLECTION... with a TEN COMMANDMENTS OPTION

As always, it's wonderful to be able to see so many of the earlier EGR films.
Of course, the 10 Commandments of 1956 was a Hollywood Epic of Biblical Proportions... but I'm not really ready to download 12.5Gs...
SO I've found another JTD option...
https://archive.org/details/01-clint-walker
The Ten Commandments (1956).mp4 at 3.3G

AS ALWAYS, "THANKS BE UNTO..."
JTDIVER. and INTERNET ARCHIVE

Reviewer: 1969nam - - April 25, 2024
Subject: Slight Case of Murder

Thanks for your superb movies. Can you share Slight Case of Murder without commentary.

Reviewer: oxfordsplice - - March 11, 2024
Subject: Thank you!

I have been hunting for some of these for years!

Any chance you could share A Slight Case of Murder without the commentary track?

Reviewer: Some Kind of Creative Guy - - August 12, 2023
Subject: Timeless classics for new generations!

Thank you, sir, for uploading these classic films! Edward G. Robinson is one of my favorite actors.

Reviewer: nightkongg - - July 30, 2023
Subject: Thanks!

Any chance you can post A Slight Case Of Murder without the commentary? Regardless thanks for all the great movies!

Reviewer: Count David - - July 28, 2023
Subject: Thank you!

This is simply beyond excellent! Very fine work. Easily the most comprehensive move-by-star archive here or on most other sites.
Well done!
Just one request! Please remember to add "The Sea Wolf" to this archive. I can't recall seeing "Double Indemnity"--I probably scrolled past it!--but if it's not here, that is a must--also.
Thank you for everything. Magnificent archive! :)

The Count
Just revisited this. Thank You!!!!!!! :)
The Count

Reviewer: JTDIVER - - July 28, 2023
Subject: Count David

Both of the movies you requested were included in the 81 movies of Edward G Robinson. That site is still being PROCESSED. When they are being processed Internet Archives suggest not to edit (Add movies or Edit Description) I have ignored this suggestion in the past and have gotten complaints that some movies had GLITCHES. When the movies are being PROCESSED sometimes they don't show in the QUEUE that they have been included. This is very frustrating because a back-check is pointless. Double Indemnity & The Sea Wolf both show-up in the queue.
JTDIVER

Reviewer: Jimmyreagan1 - - July 26, 2023
Subject: Wow!

You are on a roll! First, Cagney, and then you put nearly the whole catalog on Randolph Scott's collection, and now EGR. Many people love the newer stars, but these are the ones that are a joy to me.

I fully agree with how you described and ranked him among gangster stars. He could dominate a scene like Cagney but without all the excess energy.

I don't why you're being so good to all of us, but many thanks!

7,817 Views

109 Favorites

9 Reviews