Who began his career as director earlier--Matthew Vaughn or Manfred Noa?  
Matthew Vaughn: Matthew Allard de Vere Drummond (born Matthew Allard Robert Vaughn; 7 March 1971) is an English film producer, director, and screenwriter. Manfred Noa: Manfred Noa (1893–1930) was a German film director. Manfred Noa:  Noa's 1924 film "Helena" has been called his "masterpiece" although it was so expensive that it seriously damaged the finances of Bavaria Film.
i don't know