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.

Cast

Theodore Roberts

Theodore Roberts

as Moses - The Lawgiver

Charles De Rochefort

Charles De Rochefort

as Rameses - the Magnificent: Prologue

Estelle Taylor

Estelle Taylor

as Miriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue

Julia Faye

Julia Faye

as The Wife of Pharaoh

Pat Moore

Pat Moore

as The Son of Pharaoh - Prologue

James Neill

James Neill

as Aaron - Brother of Moses: Prologue

Lawson Butt

Lawson Butt

as Dathan - The Discontented

Clarence Burton

Clarence Burton

as The Taskmaster - Prologue

Noble Johnson

Noble Johnson

as The Bronze Man - Prologue

Edythe Chapman

Edythe Chapman

as Mrs. Martha McTavish

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Essentially two separate stories, this shows well the aspirational brilliance of Cecil B. De Mille as well as his complete inability to condense anything! The first part depicts the Exodus and Leviticus books from the Old Testament - the story of Moses leading the slaves from their somewhat brutal e...

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