Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
November 7, 1880
Died
April 29, 1954 (73 years old)
Place of Birth
Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]
Also Known As
- José May
- Fred Majo
Joe May
Biography
Joe May, born Julius Otto Mandl, was a film director, screenwriter and producer. He was one of the pioneers of German cinema. In 1902 he married the actress Mia May, born Hermine Pfleger, and adapted her stage name as his. The same year their daughter Eva (1902-24) was born. In 1933 the family emigrated to USA.
Known For
Directing
Buccaneer's Girl
Story
1950
Uncertain Glory
Story
1944
The Invisible Woman
Original Story
1940
The House of the Seven Gables
Director
1940
The Invisible Man Returns
Director, Story
1940
Confession
Director
1937
Asphalt
Writer, Director
1929
Homecoming
Scenario Writer, Director, Editor, Writer
1928
The Indian Tomb, Part II: The Tiger of Eschnapur
Director, Producer
1921
The Indian Tomb, Part I: The Mission of the Yoghi
Director, Producer
1921
The Wandering Image
Producer
1920