 A free agent after just one American film, Lubitsch was signed to a remarkable three-year, six-picture contract by Warner Brothers that guaranteed the director his choice of both cast and crew, and full editing control over the final cut.Settling in America, Lubitsch established his reputation for sophisticated comedy with such stylish films as "The Marriage Circle" (1924), "Lady Windermere's Fan" (1925), and "So This Is Paris" (1926).But his films were only marginally profitable for Warner Brothers, and Lubitsch's contract was eventually dissolved by mutual consent, with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Paramount buying out the remainder.