Edwin Milton Royle (March 2, 1862 – February 16, 1942) was an American playwright.
He was born in Lexington, Missouri, and died in New York City.
Over 30 of his plays were performed.
His best-known play is The Squaw Man (1905), which became the first Hollywood film directed by Cecil B.
DeMille in 1914.California Motion Picture Company made a film adaptation of his play "Unwritten Law]" (Unwritten Law (1916 film)).
He was married to Selena Fetter.
Daughter Selena Royle (1904–83) was a successful stage and film actress.