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The Ten Commandments (1923)
Director: Cecil B. DeMille
Cast: Theodore Roberts, Charles De Rochefort, Estelle Taylor, Julia Faye
Runtime136 min
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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 (1923) is a critically acclaimed drama directed by Cecil B. DeMille that explores the story of Moses and the Israelites, as well as a parallel tale set in modern-day San Francisco. While not receiving any major awards, the film is highly regarded by audiences, boasting an IMDb rating of 7.5/10.
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The Ten Commandments (1923) directed by the legendary Cecil B. DeMille is a cinematic epic that brings the biblical story of Moses to life with grand scale and visual splendor, making it a must-see for fans of historical dramas and biblical epics.
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The Ten Commandments is a 1923 American silent religious epic film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Written by Jeanie MacPherson, the film is divided into two parts: a prologue recreating the biblical story of the Exodus and a modern story concerning two brothers and their respective views of the Ten Commandments.
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