The Ten Commandments (1923)

  • NR
  • 11/23/1923 (US)
  • Drama, Fantasy
  • 2h 16m

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.

Cecil B. DeMille

Director

Jeanie Macpherson

Story

Cast

Theodore Roberts's headshot

Theodore Roberts

Moses - The Lawgiver
Charles De Rochefort's headshot

Charles De Rochefort

Rameses - the Magnificent: Prologue
Estelle Taylor's headshot

Estelle Taylor

Miriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue
Julia Faye's headshot

Julia Faye

The Wife of Pharaoh
Pat Moore's headshot

Pat Moore

The Son of Pharaoh - Prologue
James Neill's headshot

James Neill

Aaron - Brother of Moses: Prologue
Lawson Butt's headshot

Lawson Butt

Dathan - The Discontented
Clarence Burton's headshot

Clarence Burton

The Taskmaster - Prologue

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