Career
He directed 102 films between 1919 and 1953. He also appeared in 61 films between 1919 and 1938. He was born in Prague, Austria-Hungary and died in Hamburg, Germany due to serious problems of his kidneys and liver.
He was once married to actress Anny Ondra with whom he owned a production company.
He directed her in several silent films and acted with her in films directed by other filmmakers.
