E.W. Emo was born on July 11, 1898 in Seebarn, Austria-Hungary [now Lower Austria, Austria]. He was a director and writer, known for 13 Stühle (1938), Kleine Melodie aus Wien (1948) and The Cabbie's Song (1936). He was previously married to Anita Dorris. He died on December 2, 1975 in Vienna, Austria.