Masters of the Sea (film)

Masters of the Sea
Directed by Alexander Korda
Produced by Arnold Pressburger
Written by Ernest Vajda (novel)
Starring Victor Varconi
María Corda
Tibor Lubinszky
Gyula Szöreghy
Cinematography Hans Theyer
Edited by Karl Hartl
Production
company
Release dates
3 February 1922
Country Austria
Language Silent
German intertitles

Masters of the Sea (German: Herren der Meere) is a 1922 Austrian silent adventure film directed by Alexander Korda and starring Victor Varconi, María Corda and Tibor Lubinszky.

Production

It was the second film made by Korda for Austria's Sascha-Film company. It is based on the novel The Pirates by Ernest Vajda who also wrote the screenplay. Several other Hungarian exiles also worked on the film, including the producer Arnold Pressburger. The film's storyline offered a romantic view of modern-day pirates and their pursuit of treasure.[1] Korda's actress wife Maria Corda appeared in a leading role, credited as Maria Palma.

Cast

References

  1. Kulik p.32

Bibliography

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