Feb 07, 2019 the unique storyline moves from the time of the ten commandments to modern day the 1920s to show the relevance of the old testament morality within those two periods of time. Yul brynner was also excellent as pharaoh ramses, as anne baxter in the role of nefretiri. An army of 2,500 actors, extras, carpenters, plasterers, painters, cooks, staff, and film crew members inhabited the set for three months, housed in a virtual army camp that featured nearly 1,000 tents. Giant sphinx from ten commandments film unearthed 91 years. The ten commandments 1923 letterboxd your life in film. The story relates the life of moses, from the time he was discovered in the bullrushes as an infant by the pharoahs daughter, to his long, hard struggle to free the hebrews from their slavery at. The ten commandments 1923 and 1956 bluray 3 discs best. Overall, the 1923 version of the ten commandments is. Unlike the 1923 film, the later version was entirely set in biblical times. The ten commandments was released on dvd on march 30, 1999. The ten commandments 1923 passed 2h 16min biography, drama, fantasy 23 november 1923 usa after hearing the story of moses, the sons of a devout christian mother go their own ways, while the atheist brothers breaking of the ten commandments leads to tragedy.
The ten commandments appear twice in the hebrew bible. The ten is a 2007 american anthology comedy film directed by david wain and cowritten by wain and ken marino. Written byjeanie macpherson, the film is divided into two parts. Giant sphinx from ten commandments film unearthed 91. Presented with organ accompaniment from andrew rogers. Oct 06, 2012 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. At the time of the ten commandments first release on november 8, 1956, it was the most expensive film ever made. The ten commandments 1923 premium 1923 1923 1123t00. Demille, shot in vistavision color by technicolor, and released by paramount pictures. For a start, the famous ten commandments story 10 plagues of egypt, israelites leave via parting of the red sea, moses receives 10 commandments on mt sinai while israelites misbehave and make a golden calf later made famous by charlton heston as moses, is actually only the prologue in this silent 1923 version, and the larger part of the. The biblical tale of moses liberation of the israelites is paralleled with the contemporary story of.
The 1956 version was an amazing movie but in many ways i prefer this one, cecil b demilles 1923 original. Demille, is the directors attempt in religious spectacle. The ten commandments airs this saturday, 10 facts you dont. Its obvious demille knew what he was doing when he decided to go with a religious theme because religion has always been a controversial topic and we can also relate it to politics. The authorized king james version is his word preserved in english. This dvd is a must have for anyone who loves the ten commandments with charleton heston.
Many people will be surprised upon first viewing of this film. The biblical tale of moses liberation of the israelites is paralleled with the contemporary story of two sons of a religious family and their divergent paths in life. Variety, for example, declared the opening scenes alone worth the admission price, but found the remainder of the film disappointing by comparison. I must say that i enjoyed the silent 1923 version just as much as the 1956 version. Matthew gilbert of the boston globe called it an empty inane remake. Excavating the ten commandments in the guadalupenipomo. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in.
Fortunately, the movie was also the highestgrossing that year as well. Demille made a movie about the problems he saw corrupting his society. The ten commandments 1956 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Brosnan decides to investigate and in 1983 manages to discover the buried movie set. The ten commandments is a 1923 american silent religious epic film produced and directed by cecil b. The flight from egypt, the parting of the red sea, and moses receiving of the commandments are among this classic film s many highlights. Mar 25, 2016 the ten commandments was actually a remake of demilles 1923 silent film. The ten commandments is a 1923 american silent epic film produced and directed by cecil b. This is the complete film with two tone technicolor scenes. The ten commandments is a 1923 american silent religious epic film directed by cecil b. Watch the ten commandments online stream full movie. The ten commandments 1923 has two stories, the first being that of the exodus and the second being about a conflict in modern times between two brothers, one who is a christian and the other who rejects religion.
It is now available on the 50th anniversary set with the 1956 version. Oct 17, 2014 the remains of a giant sphinx from the movie set of the 1923 silent movie hit, the ten commandments will soon be on display in california. After a few years, the movie was produced in technicolor. Little by little,the film becomes slowly but inexorably overtly christian. Moses leading the jews out of egypt, and a modern tale of two brothers romantic rivalry. Pairing this technicolor marvel with demilles 1923 black and white silent film of the ten commandments, uniquely grandiose for its time, yet disappointing, in that it switches from the biblical take to a modern time portrayal of religious doubt and devotional fervor, is still a look at where moviemaking has come from its beginnings to the era of color epics in the 1950s, before digital motion. Unlike silent films like metropolis or nosferatu, the ten commandments is an uninteresting adaptation.
Demille talks about buried sphinxs in the guadalupe dunes. This epic silent film mixes biblical tale of the israelites flight from egypt with a contemporary parable about two brothers, one evil, one angelic. Winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. Moses meets nefretiri the ten commandments 1956 by faithgenre. The ten commandments 1923, though its silent and black and white. The 1923 film shows a shooting scene so watch it first to decide on the very young seeing it.
From there, we move forwards in time to the story of two modern day brothers. The cursed, buried city that may never see the light of day. The ten commandments 1923 full movie it was the second most popular film of 1923 in the united states and canada. The opening biblical scenes of the ten commandments are. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. The ten commandments is one of many works from 1923 that entered the public domain in the united states in 2019. Watch the ten commandments 1923 full movie free online. Demilles first rendition of the ten commandments was this 1923 silent epic. The ten commandments is a 1923 american silent religious, epic film and produced and directed by cecil b. Watch movies of 1923 ten commandments 1923 cecil b. The ten commandments 1923 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. Robinson surprises in the role of the hypocrite dathan. Process 4 was photographed on three strips of negative film, hence process 4 was called threestrip.
Its interesting just to watch demilles first, silent film version of the ten commandments, and the picture itself is pretty interesting too. Comes in a two cd package it has some differences to my understanding of events as some scenes are conjecture and imagination, but the main theme of the film is less the ten commandments and more the life and times of moses. The ten commandments was actually shot in egypt for 10 weeks, finishing up on the paramount lot for eight months. Demille, and the 1923 version entered the public domain on january 1, 2019. But what makes this film particularly intense is the beauty it has. Julia faye, who plays the pharaohs wife, also played elisheba, aarons wife, in cecil b. Although demille already directed a story on joan of arc in joan the woman 1917, this is his attempt on doing something a little bit different from his previous efforts. About 60 years after the movie was made, emmy award winning filmmaker peter brosnan was intrigued by an entry in demilles autobiography. Apr 24, 2009 the ten commandments 1923 part 2 duration. The ten commandments premiere in new york theatrical trailers 1923 feature film handtinted footage of the exodus and parting of the red sea photo galleries 1923 and 1956. The ten commandments 1956 film the ten commandments is a 1956 american epic religious drama film produced, directed, and narrated by cecil b. Demille also directed the 1956 paramount production the ten commandments starring charlton heston. The remains of a giant sphinx from the movie set of the 1923 silent movie hit, the ten commandments will soon be on display in california. Oct 08, 2015 the cursed, buried city that may never see the light of day.
After hearing the story of moses, the sons of a devout christian mother go their own ways, while the atheist brothers breaking of the ten commandments leads to tragedy. Based on the holy scriptures, with additional dialogue by several other hands, the ten commandments was the last film directed by cecil b. Watch the ten commandments starring theodore roberts in this drama on directv. Demilles 1923 production of the ten commandments with accompaniment by andrew rogers on aug. Demille uses a different approach thin in his 1956 remake. Also includes the bonus feature the ten commandments 1923.
Newsreel the ten commandments premiere in new york theatrical trailers both films have little to no offensive content. The ten commandments 1923 with andrew rogers on the. Demille during location filming for his 1956 remake of the ten commandments. Charlton heston is the great actor of the film, in the role of moses. Theres a fake egyptian city buried in california smart. It is also occasionally impressive, sometimes with the kind of demille flourishes that one expects, sometimes with a satisfying dramatic turn.
Despite the commercial success of the ten read more. The set for the ten commandments was as big as 12 stories high and 800 feet wide, with only a small part being uncovered so far. Jun 04, 2017 the island 2011 streaming ita admin 20170604t01. Shop the ten commandments 1923 and 1956 bluray 3 discs at best buy. The first part tells the story of moses leading the jews from egypt to the promised land, his. Only after the lord has imposed a series of plagues upon egypt does rameses relent and permit.
The sets featured four 35foottall statues of the pharaoh ramses, 21 fiveton sphinxes, and city walls over 120 feet high. He was the very definition of a bigtime hollywood filmmaker, who helped invent the bigbudget epic. Commentaries by katherine orrison, author of written in stone. Divided into two parts, the first half follows the biblical story of the exodus. The film s boxoffice returns held the paramount revenue record for 25 years. Demilles classic silent version of the biblical story with modern day parallel. The ten commandments 1923 full movie after hearing the story of moses, the sons of a devout christian mother go their own ways, while the atheist brother. The set had required more than 1,500 carpenters to build and used over 25,000. The final price tag for the film, which premiered at graumans egyptian theatre in hollywood on dec. The 2nd part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story. In the 1950s, big, bold ambitious epics were the norm, the ten commandments being one of the most famous films of the era, i quite enjoyed the film, but for me, my favorite epic is benhur. Jan 04, 2019 the ten commandments is one of many works from 1923 that entered the public domain in the united states in 2019. Ver pelicula the ten commandments en espanol gratis 1923.
The ten commandments was the highestgrossing film of 1956 and the second most successful film of. The ten commandments 1923 the ten commandments 1923. 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 ten commandments limited edition gift set bluray. The films boxoffice returns held the paramount revenue record for 25 years. The ten commandments film by demille 1923 britannica. Part one tells the story of moses leading the jews from egypt to the promised land the second part shows the commandments in modern life through a.
Box office it was the second most popular film of 1923 in the united states and canada. The ten commandments 1923 film wikipedia republished. Demille s 1956 remake of the ten commandments 1956. The ten commandments 1923 full movie cecil b demille. The ten commandments paramount, 1923, a super special production directed by cecil b. The ten commandments 1923 biography, drama, fantasy. Written by jeanie macpherson, the film is divided into two parts. The ten commandments 1923 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The ten commandments 1923 the image could not be loaded. The ten commandments is a 1923 silent film, best known for inspiring the more famous 1956 remake. The ten commandments christian movie that was originally produced and directed by cecil b demille. In the 1956 film there is a scene of scourging slaves and a very action filled chariot race with some violence. The ten commandments, 1956 version, has always been one of my personal favorites. The music house museum silent film series presents cecil b.
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