The film was directed by Rex Ingram one of the most important director's in the history of Hollywood. Ingram is one of the people who virtually invented film technique. Michael Powell and David Lean have stated that he was one of the most important influences in their careers. All of this is interesting but really has nothing to do with the film.
Meticulously directed and carefully staged, the film has very good acting from a cast that included Ingram's wife, Alice Terry. Mare Nostrum is also a very good looking film which benefits from being an MGM production, a studio that specialized in releasing class product. The special effects are very well done for a film this old.
An excellent silent film
102 minutes.
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