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Also Known As Rudy Maté • Rudolf Matheh
Born January 21, 1898 • Kraków • Poland
Died October 27, 1964 (aged 66) • Los Angeles • California
Notable Works “D.O.A.” • “Paula” • “Second Chance” • “The Dark Past” • “When Worlds Collide”

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