Meet Joseph M. Newman, the multi-talented director whose astounding rise in the film industry started with humble beginnings as an office boy and clerk. Through hard work and determination, he became a skilled writer and assistant to renowned filmmakers such as George Cukor and Ernst Lubitsch. Even a brief stint as a second unit director at MGM's British section could not keep him away from his true passion of directing short features. Don't let his modesty fool you though, Newman's talents were not confined to smaller productions. He even had a hand in capturing the iconic "Donkey Serenade" scene from The Firefly (1937), though he did not receive screen credit. It's no surprise that his exceptional work earned him two Oscar nominations for his role as an assistant director, a category that unfortunately no longer exists. Get ready to be dazzled by the extraordinary story and talents of Joseph M. Newman.