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Joe May

Joe May

1880 – 1954·Vienna, Austria-Hungary [now Austria]

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.

Filmography

Asphalt

Asphalt

1929
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  • READ12 NOV 2025

    Asphalt— Anton Kaes

    Joe MayAsphalt (1929)
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