The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments (1923)

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille

2h 16m

Drama

| Fantasy

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.

Cast

Theodore Roberts

Theodore Roberts

Moses - The Lawgiver

Charles De Rochefort

Charles De Rochefort

Rameses - the Magnificent: Prologue

Estelle Taylor

Estelle Taylor

Miriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue

Julia Faye

Julia Faye

The Wife of Pharaoh

Pat Moore

Pat Moore

The Son of Pharaoh - Prologue

James Neill

James Neill

Aaron - Brother of Moses: Prologue

Lawson Butt

Lawson Butt

Dathan - The Discontented

Clarence Burton

Clarence Burton

The Taskmaster - Prologue

Noble Johnson

Noble Johnson

The Bronze Man - Prologue

Crew

Cecil B. DeMille

Cecil B. DeMille

Producer

Cecil B. DeMille

Cecil B. DeMille

Director

Jeanie Macpherson

Jeanie Macpherson

Story

Eugene Richee

Eugene Richee

Still Photographer

Anne Bauchens

Anne Bauchens

Editor

Paul Iribe

Paul Iribe

Art Direction

Bert Glennon

Bert Glennon

Director of Photography

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