1923
6.5 (84 votes)
2h 16m
Genres
Drama
Fantasy
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
The Ten Commandments
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.
Key Crew
Director: Cecil B. DeMille
Producer: Cecil B. DeMille
Story: Jeanie Macpherson
Director of Photography: Bert Glennon
