Father of Michael Brown, who was later known as a director of successful television productions.
From 1924 to 1932 he was the editor in charge of the literary monthly magazine "Eckart - leaves for evangelical spiritual culture, organ of the central office for the promotion of public and youth welfare, publisher August Hinderer.".
He was a German film director, screenwriter and film producer.
At first he worked as a merchant.
He studied German, philosophy and art history in Freiburg and Berlin and received his doctorate (Dr. phil.).