 In 1918, he made his mark as a serious director with "Die Augen der Mumie Ma" ("The Eyes of the Mummy"), starring Pola Negri.Lubitsch alternated between escapist comedies and large-scale historical dramas, enjoying great international success with both.His reputation as a grand master of world cinema reached a new peak after the release of his spectacles "Madame Du Barry" (retitled "Passion", 1919) and "Anna Boleyn" ("Deception", 1920).