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- Paul Heidemann was born on October 26, 1884 in Cologne, Germany. He was an actor and director, known for La chatte des montagne (1921), Eine kleine Freundin braucht jeder Mann (1927) and Raffinierte Frauen. 1. Die Sektmieze (1923). He died on June 20, 1968 in West Berlin, West Germany.
- Actor/director, a former tobacconist. On stage from 1906, he was popular in operettas and comedies. A protégé of the composer Jean Gilbert, he was able to translate his success into films. From 1914 to 1919, he had his own series of 'Paulchen' comedies. In the 1920's, he alternated theatrical performances in Berlin with acting on screen, often in 'Militärklamotten' (military comedies). Between 1916 and 1943, Heidemann was also occasionally active as director or producer.
- The actor Paul Heidemann had already great successes on the stage when he gained a foothold in the film business in the 10's.
- When the comedies round the military found the height at the beginning of the 30's, Paul Heidemann took also part in a multitude of such military comedies.
- In the 40's he appeared often as a director, an activity he already practiced in the 10's and 20's.
- During World War II, Heidemann worked as a film director and stage comedian.
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