Edward Arnold was a well known character actor in films. Arnold started acting on the New York stage and had a stint as a cowboy star in films from 1915-1919 for the Essanay Company. He returned to the screen in 1932 and worked steadily for almost 25 years. He was a versatile actor with a strong deep voice and wonderful jovial laugh who could portray portly authoritative types of either virtuous or vile bent. Some of his most memorable performances include Diamond Jim Brady in Diamond Jim (1935), twisted politician Jim Taylor in Frank Capra's classic, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) and his resplendent portrayal of Daniel Webster in All that Money Can Buy (1941) which is arguably his most beloved. The much seen actor appeared in films right up until his death on April 26, 1956.