The Ten Commandments
1923/11/23 (US) | 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.
Cecil B. DeMille
Director
Lead Cast
Theodore Roberts
Moses - The Lawgiver
Charles De Rochefort
Rameses - the Magnificent: Prologue
Estelle Taylor
Miriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue
Julia Faye
The Wife of Pharaoh
Pat Moore
The Son of Pharaoh - Prologue
James Neill
Aaron - Brother of Moses: Prologue
Lawson Butt
Dathan - The Discontented
Budget
$ 1,800,000
Revenue
$ 0
Status
Released
Production Company
- Paramount Pictures
Crews
Cecil B. DeMille
Producer
Jeanie Macpherson
Story
Eugene Richee
Still Photographer
Anne Bauchens
Editor
Paul Iribe
Art Direction
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography