Philipp Lothar Mayring (19 September 1879 – 6 July 1948) was a German

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, actor and

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. He worked on the screenplays for over seventy films, and directed another twelve.

Selected filmography

Screenwriter

* '' Love's Carnival'' (1930) * '' My Wife, the Impostor'' (1931) * '' The Upset Plan'' (1932) * ''

The White Demon ''The White Demon'' (German: ''Der weiße Dämon'') is a 1932 German drama film directed by Kurt Gerron and starring Hans Albers, Gerda Maurus and Peter Lorre.Kreimeier pp. 198–199 The film is also known by the alternative title of ''Dope''. ...

'' (1932) * ''

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'' (1932) * '' The Black Hussar'' (1932) * '' Spoiling the Game'' (1932) * ''

Things Are Getting Better Already ''Things Are Getting Better Already'' (German: ''Es wird schon wieder besser'') is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Kurt Gerron and starring Dolly Haas, Heinz Rühmann and Paul Otto.Waldman p.45 It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Berl ...

'' (1932) * ''

A Mad Idea ''A Mad Idea'' or ''A Crazy Idea'' (german: Ein toller Einfall) is a 1932 German comedy film directed by Kurt Gerron and starring Willy Fritsch, Dorothea Wieck and Rosy Barsony.Waldman p. 45 It was made by UFA, Germany's biggest studio. It was sh ...

'' (1932) * '' When Love Sets the Fashion'' (1932) * '' The Oil Sharks'' (1933) * '' Invisible Opponent'' (1933) * '' Today Is the Day'' (1933) * '' Decoy'' (1934) * ''

The Girlfriend of a Big Man ''The Girlfriend of a Big Man'' (german: Die Freundin eines großen Mannes) is a 1934 German comedy film directed by Paul Wegener and starring Käthe von Nagy, Karl Ludwig Diehl and Jessie Vihrog. The film's sets were designed by the art direct ...

'' (1934) * '' Hubertus Castle'' (1934) * ''

The Higher Command ''The Higher Command'' (german: Der höhere Befehl) is a 1935 German historical film directed by Gerhard Lamprecht and starring Lil Dagover, Karl Ludwig Diehl and Heli Finkenzeller. Produced and distributed by UFA, it was shot at the company's B ...

'' (1935) * ''

Fresh Wind from Canada ''Fresh Wind from Canada'' (german: Frischer Wind aus Kanada) is a 1935 German comedy film directed by Erich Holder and starring Max Gülstorff, Dorit Kreysler and Paul Hörbiger.Kreimeier p. 236 It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios in Potsdam o ...

'' (1935) * ''

Last Stop (The) Last Stop may refer to: * In transportation, a term for ''terminus'' * ''Last Stop'' (1935 film), a 1935 German romantic comedy film directed by E. W. Emo * ''The Last Stop'' (film), a 2012 Brazilian-Lebanese drama film * "The Last Stop" ...

'' (1935) * ''

One Too Many on Board ''One Too Many on Board'' (german: Einer zuviel an Bord) is a 1935 German drama film directed by Gerhard Lamprecht and starring Lída Baarová, Albrecht Schoenhals and René Deltgen.Bock & Bergfelder p. 275 It was shot at the Babelsberg Studios i ...

'' (1935) * '' The Girl from the Marsh Croft'' (1935) * ''

The Devil in the Bottle ''The Devil in the Bottle'' (French: ''Le diable en bouteille'') is a 1935 French-German drama film directed by Heinz Hilpert, Reinhart Steinbicker and Raoul Ploquin. It stars Käthe von Nagy, Pierre Blanchar and Gina Manès.Goble p.736 It was ...

'' (1935) * ''

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'' (1936) * ''

Thank You, Madame ''Thank You, Madame'' (German title:''Opernring'') is a 1936 Austrian musical film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Jan Kiepura, Friedl Czepa and Luli Deste.Hake p.144 It is also known by the alternative title ''In the Sunshine'' (''Im So ...

'' (1936) * '' Love's Awakening'' (1936) * ''

Tango Notturno ''Tango Notturno'' is a 1937 German drama film directed by Fritz Kirchhoff and starring Pola Negri, Albrecht Schoenhals, and Lina Carstens. The film's sets were designed by the art director Carl Böhm (art director) and Erich Czerwonski. It wa ...

'' (1937) * '' Patriots'' (1937) * ''

Mother Song ''Mother Song'' (German: ''Mutterlied'') is a 1937 German-Italian musical drama film directed by Carmine Gallone and starring Beniamino Gigli, Maria Cebotari and Hans Moser.Waldman p.202 It was produced by Itala Film, a Berlin-based production co ...

'' (1937) * ''

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'' (1938) *''

The Secret Lie ''The Secret Lie'' (german: Die fromme Lüge) is a 1938 German drama film directed by Nunzio Malasomma and starring Pola Negri, Hermann Braun, and Herbert Hübner. The film's sets were designed by the art directors and Erich Czerwonski Erich C ...

'' (1938) * ''

Red Orchids ''Red Orchids'' (german: Rote Orchideen) is a 1938 German crime film directed by Nunzio Malasomma Nunzio Malasomma (4 February 1894 – 12 January 1974) was an Italian film director and screenwriter. He directed 41 films between 1923 a ...

'' (1938) * ''

Secret Code LB 17 ''Secret Code LB 17'' (German: ''Geheimzeichen LB 17'') is a 1938 German thriller film directed by Victor Tourjansky and starring Willy Birgel, Hilde Weissner and Bernhard Minetti.Noack p.157 It was made at the Babelsberg Studios outside Berlin. T ...

'' (1938) * '' The Night of Decision'' (1938) * ''

The Roundabouts of Handsome Karl ''The Roundabouts of Handsome Karl'' (german: Die Umwege des schönen Karl) is a 1938 German comedy film directed by Carl Froelich and starring Heinz Rühmann, Karin Hardt, and Sybille Schmitz. It portrays the experiences of a young waiter during ...

'' (1938) * ''

Uproar in Damascus ''Uproar in Damascus'' (German: ''Aufruhr in Damaskus'') is a 1939 German thriller film directed by Gustav Ucicky and starring Brigitte Horney, Joachim Gottschalk and Hans Nielsen. It is set during the First World War with German troops battling ...

'' (1939) * ''

Target in the Clouds ''Target in the Clouds'' (German: ''Ziel in den Wolken'') is a 1939 German drama film directed by Wolfgang Liebeneiner and starring Albert Matterstock, Leny Marenbach and Brigitte Horney. It was based on a novel by Hans Rabl. The film portrays ...

'' (1939) * ''

Escape in the Dark ''Escape in the Dark'' or ''Flight into Darkness'' (german: Flucht ins Dunkel) is a 1939 German crime film directed by Arthur Maria Rabenalt and starring Hertha Feiler, Joachim Gottschalk and Ernst von Klipstein. It was made at the Babelsberg St ...

'' (1939) * ''

Alarm at Station III ''Alarm at Station III'' (german: Alarm auf Station III) is a 1939 German crime film directed by Philipp Lothar Mayring and starring Gustav Fröhlich, Jutta Freybe and Kirsten Heiberg.Bock & Bergfelder p. 346 It is set in a Scandinavian country ...

'' (1939) * ''

Maria Ilona ''Maria Ilona'' is a 1939 German historical drama film directed by Géza von Bolváry and starring Paula Wessely, Willy Birgel, and Paul Hörbiger Paul Hörbiger (29 April 1894 – 5 March 1981) was an Austrian theatre and film actor. Life ...

'' (1939) * '' The Three Codonas'' (1940) * ''

Sky Hounds ''Sky Hounds'' (german: Himmelhunde) is a 1942 German war drama film directed by Roger von Norman and starring Malte Jaeger, Waldemar Leitgeb and Albert Florath.Richards p. 375 The film's sets were designed by the art director Hermann Asmus. It ...

'' (1942)

Director

* '' The Stolen Face'' (1930) * ''

The Battle of Bademunde ''The Battle of Bademunde'' (german: Die Schlacht von Bademünde) is a 1931 German comedy film directed by Philipp Lothar Mayring and starring Max Adalbert, Claire Rommer and Paul Wagner. Jacobsen p.357 It was one of a number of military comedies ...

'' (1931)

Actor

* '' Sklaven der Rache'' (1921) * ''

Viennese Nights ''Viennese Nights'' is a 1930 American all-talking pre-Code musical operetta film directed by Alan Crosland and starring Alexander Gray, Vivienne Segal, Walter Pidgeon, Jean Hersholt, Bela Lugosi and Louise Fazenda. It was photographed entirely ...

'' (1930) * '' The Dance Goes On'' (1930) * '' Demon of the Sea'' (1931) * ''

'' (1939)

Bibliography

* Richards, Jeffrey. ''Visions of Yesterday''. Routledge, 1973.

External links

* 1879 births 1948 deaths Film people from Bavaria German male film actors Film directors from Würzburg 20th-century German male actors German male writers Male screenwriters Male actors from Bavaria 20th-century screenwriters {{Germany-film-bio-stub