Essentially two separate stories, this shows well the aspirational brilliance of Cecil B. De Mill...
The Ten Commandments
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.
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The Ten Commandments
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 23, 1923
Runtime
2h 16m
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
User Score
65%
Original Title
The Ten Commandments
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
Director
Cecil B. DeMille
Budget
$1,800,000
Description
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.