The Ten Commandments (1923)

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Released:
1923-11-23

Overview:
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.

Director:
Cecil B. DeMille

Runtime:
2h 16min

Genre:
Drama, History

  • 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