Drama ·History · United States of America · 1923 · 2h 16m

The Ten Commandments

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Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Cast
Theodore Roberts as Moses - The Lawgiver Charles De Rochefort as Rameses - the Magnificent: Prologue Estelle Taylor as Miriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue Julia Faye as The Wife of Pharaoh Pat Moore as The Son of Pharaoh - Prologue James Neill as Aaron - Brother of Moses: Prologue
Crew
Bert Glennon — Director of Photography Anne Bauchens — Editor Jeanie Macpherson — Story Cecil B. DeMille — Producer
Synopsis

The first part tells the story of Moses leading the Jews from Egypt to the Promised Land, his receipt of the tablets and the worship of the golden calf. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in San Francisco. Two brothers, rivals for the love of Mary, also come into conflict when John discovers Dan used shoddy materials to construct a cathedral.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Cecil B. DeMille Director Bert Glennon Director of Photography Anne Bauchens Editor Jeanie Macpherson Story Cecil B. DeMille Producer
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