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Mare Nostrum

  • 19261926
  • PassedPassed
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
365
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Antonio Moreno and Alice Terry in Mare Nostrum (1926)
  • Drama
  • War
The story of a female German spy who willingly sacrifices her life for her country.The story of a female German spy who willingly sacrifices her life for her country.The story of a female German spy who willingly sacrifices her life for her country.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
365
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  • Director
    • Rex Ingram
  • Writers
    • Vicente Blasco Ibáñez(by)
    • Willis Goldbeck(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Apollon Uni
    • Álex Nova
    • Kada-Abd-el-Kader
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rex Ingram
  • Writers
    • Vicente Blasco Ibáñez(by)
    • Willis Goldbeck(scenario)
  • Stars
    • Apollon Uni
    • Álex Nova
    • Kada-Abd-el-Kader
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    • 12User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    Antonio Moreno and Alice Terry in Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Mickey Brantford in Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Antonio Moreno and Alice Terry in Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Antonio Moreno and Alice Terry in Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Apollon Uni and Kada-Abd-el-Kader in Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Rex Ingram, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Antonio Moreno, and Alice Terry in Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Rex Ingram, Vicente Blasco Ibáñez, Antonio Moreno, and Alice Terry in Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Frédéric Mariotti in Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Mare Nostrum (1926)
    Mare Nostrum (1926)

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    Apollon Uni
    Apollon Uni
    • The Triton (prologue)as The Triton (prologue)
    • (as Uni Apollon)
    Álex Nova
    • Don Esteban Ferragut (prologue)as Don Esteban Ferragut (prologue)
    • (as Alex Nova)
    Kada-Abd-el-Kader
    • Don Esteban's Son - Ulysses (prologue)as Don Esteban's Son - Ulysses (prologue)
    Hughie Mack
    Hughie Mack
    • Caragol (prologue)as Caragol (prologue)
    Alice Terry
    Alice Terry
    • Freya Talbergas Freya Talberg
    Antonio Moreno
    Antonio Moreno
    • Ulysses Ferragutas Ulysses Ferragut
    Mademoiselle Kithnou
    • Ferragut's Wife - Dona Cintaas Ferragut's Wife - Dona Cinta
    • (as Mle. Kithnou)
    Mickey Brantford
    • Ferragut's Son - Estebanas Ferragut's Son - Esteban
    • (as Michael Brantford)
    Rosita Ramírez
    • Ferragut's Niece - Pepitaas Ferragut's Niece - Pepita
    Frédéric Mariotti
    • Toni - the Mateas Toni - the Mate
    • (as Fredrick Mariotti)
    Pâquerette
    Pâquerette
    • Doctor Fedelmannas Doctor Fedelmann
    • (as Mme. Paquerette)
    Fernand Mailly
    Fernand Mailly
    • Count Kaledineas Count Kaledine
    Andrews Engelmann
    Andrews Engelmann
    • Submarine Commanderas Submarine Commander
    • (as André von Engelman)
    John George
    John George
    • A Servantas A Servant
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Rex Ingram
    • Writers
      • Vicente Blasco Ibáñez(by)
      • Willis Goldbeck(scenario)
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    • Trivia
      Michael Powell worked as an apprentice on this film, a position secured for him by Harry Lachman.
    • Quotes

      Title Card: Between Europe and Africa, stretching from Gibraltar to the Syrian coast, lies the Mediterranean, land-locked and tideless, known to the ancients as Mare Nostrum - "Our Sea".

    • Alternate versions
      Turner Classic Movies showed a version with an uncredited piano score that ran 102 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood (1980)

    User reviews12

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    6/10
    Rex Ingram's Tale of Brave Ulysses
    Handsome seaman Antonio Moreno (as Ulysses Ferragut) grows up enthralled by the legendary goddess "Amphitrite". The bewitching blonde is described as "the mother and sweetheart of all Mediterranean sailors," and Mr. Moreno keeps a portrait of her in his Barcelona home. There, Moreno lives comfortably with dark-haired wife Kithnou (as Cinta) and their beloved son Michael Brantford (as Esteban). Moreno captains his freighter ship "Mare Nostrum" (Latin for "Our Sea") along the Mediterranean while his wife worries about their son's frequently absent father...

    To be a better father, Moreno decides to give up the lovely "Amphitrite" illusion and his seafaring to spend more time at home. This would leave the "Mare Nostrum" in the hands of Frederic Mariotti (as Toni) and obese Christian cook Hughie Mack (as Caragol). But, two things alter Moreno's plans. First, the Great War (aka World War I) begins, making his shipping business more lucrative and important. Then, Moreno meets alluring Alice Terry (as Freya Talberg), who appears to be the sea goddess "Amphitrite" come to life. Alas, Ms. Terry is no goddess, she's spy for Germany!

    Continuing to strive for art, director Rex Ingram slowed down his dramatic pace and vowed to film exclusively outside of Hollywood for "Mare Nostrum". It had all the ingredients of a blockbuster - successful director (Ingram), handsome star (Moreno), proved source material (Ibanez), and popular female (Terry) - all done at a healthy budget for MGM distribution. Trouble is, the film simply does not deliver the anticipated excitement. While it seems to presently be lacking its original soundtrack, the surviving print is great condition. It's beautifully shot in France, Italy and Spain.

    ****** Mare Nostrum (2/15/26) Rex Ingram ~ Antonio Moreno, Alice Terry, Hughie Mack, Mickey Brantford
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    • Dec 12, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 29, 1926 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • None
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Our Sea
    • Filming locations
      • Madrid, Spain
    • Production company
      • Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $620,079
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Silent
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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