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Max E. Hayes(1883-1950)

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  • Director
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Max E. Hayes was born on 25 February 1883 in Minsk, Russian Empire [now Belarus]. He was a writer and director, known for Fifty Million Dollars Can't Be Wrong (1933), The Helping Hand (1930) and Then Came the Yawn (1934). He was married to Kathryn Phillips. He died on 9 April 1950 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornFebruary 25, 1883
DiedApril 9, 1950(67)
BornFebruary 25, 1883
DiedApril 9, 1950(67)
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Known for

Fifty Million Dollars Can't Be Wrong
Short
  • Writer(as Max Hayes)
  • 1933
The Helping Hand
Short
  • Director
  • 1930
Then Came the Yawn (1934)
Then Came the Yawn
6.0
Short
  • Director
  • 1934
Love in Tents
Short
  • Writer(as Max Hayes)
  • 1933

Credits

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  • Aces Wild (1933)
    Aces Wild
    5.2
    Short
    • dialogue staged by
    • 1933
  • The Vest with a Tale
    Short
    • dialogue staged by
    • 1932
  • Singapore Sue (1932)
    Singapore Sue
    4.9
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1932
  • Oh, My Operation (1931)
    Oh, My Operation
    6.6
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931
  • Taxi Tangle
    5.8
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931
  • Puff Your Blues Away
    Short
    • staging
    • 1931
  • Favorite Melodies (1929)
    A Lesson in Love
    5.8
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931
  • What Price Pants (1931)
    What Price Pants
    6.9
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931
  • 100% Service (1931)
    100% Service
    6.7
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931
  • Via Express
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931
  • Jack Benny and June O'Dea in Cab Waiting (1931)
    Cab Waiting
    5.9
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931
  • Once Over, Light (1931)
    Once Over, Light
    6.2
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931
  • The African Dodger
    4.2
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931
  • The Real Estators
    Short
    • dialogue staged by
    • 1931
  • A Broadway Romeo
    6.0
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1931

Writer



  • Love in Tents
    Short
    • story (as Max Hayes)
    • 1933
  • Fifty Million Dollars Can't Be Wrong
    Short
    • story (as Max Hayes)
    • 1933
  • Acid Test
    5.9
    Short
    • dialogue
    • 1932
  • Two A.M.
    6.2
    Short
    • dialogue
    • 1931
  • The Introduction of Mrs. Gibbs
    5.2
    Short
    • dialogue director
    • 1930

Director



  • Then Came the Yawn (1934)
    Then Came the Yawn
    6.0
    Short
    • Director
    • 1934
  • The Helping Hand
    Short
    • Director
    • 1930

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Max Hayes
  • Born
    • February 25, 1883
    • Minsk, Russian Empire [now Belarus]
  • Died
    • April 9, 1950
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Kathryn Phillips1910 - April 9, 1950 (his death, 1 child)

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