1892-1947. German film director known for his
stylish comedies, who worked in the USA from
1921. Starting as an actor in silent films in
Berlin, he turned to writing and directing,
including Die Augen der Mummie Ma/The Eyes of
the Mummy 1918 and Die Austernprinzessin/The
Oyster Princess 1919. In the USA he directed
The Marriage Circle 1924 and The Student
Prince 1927. His sound films include Trouble
in Paradise 1932, Design for Living 1933,
Ninotchka 1939, and To Be or Not to Be 1942.