 They, along with Lubitsch's "Carmen" (released as "Gypsy Blood" in the U.S. in 1921) were selected by "The New York Times" on its list of the 15 most important movies of 1921.With glowing reviews under his belt, and American money flowing his way, Lubitsch formed his own production company and set to work on the high-budget spectacular "The Loves of Pharaoh" (1921).Lubitsch sailed to the United States for the first time in December 1921 for what was intended as a lengthy publicity and professional factfinding tour, scheduled to culminate in the February premiere of "Pharaoh".