After directing the drama Fast Workers (1933) starring John Gilbert, who was also not in good standing with the studio, he was allowed to direct a remake of London After Midnight, originally titled Vampires of Prague but later retitled Mark of the Vampire (1935).
Efter att ha regisserat dramat Fast Workers (1933) med John Gilbert i huvudroll, som inte heller stod bra till med studion, tilläts han regissera en nyinspelning av London After Midnight, ursprungligen betitlad Vampires of Prague, som senare fick titeln Mark of the Vampire (1935).