The ten commandments is a 1923 silent film, best known for inspiring the more famous 1956 remake. The ten commandments 1923 premium 1923 1923 1123t00. Demilles first screen version of the ten commandments is only peripherally a biblical story. The film s boxoffice returns held the paramount revenue record for 25 years. Robinson surprises in the role of the hypocrite dathan. The ten is a 2007 american anthology comedy film directed by david wain and cowritten by wain and ken marino. Apr 24, 2009 the ten commandments 1923 part 2 duration. The authorized king james version is his word preserved in english. The music house museum silent film series presents cecil b. I must say that i enjoyed the silent 1923 version just as much as the 1956 version. Demille, is the directors attempt in religious spectacle. The ten commandments, 1956 version, has always been one of my personal favorites. Jun 04, 2017 the island 2011 streaming ita admin 20170604t01. Demille s 1956 remake of the ten commandments 1956.
Demilles 1923 production of the ten commandments with accompaniment by andrew rogers on aug. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in. In the 1956 film there is a scene of scourging slaves and a very action filled chariot race with some violence. The films boxoffice returns held the paramount revenue record for 25 years. The ten commandments 1923 biography, drama, fantasy. Moses leading the jews out of egypt, and a modern tale of two brothers romantic rivalry. The 1923 film shows a shooting scene so watch it first to decide on the very young seeing it. Presented with organ accompaniment from andrew rogers. 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.
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. The biblical tale of moses liberation of the israelites is paralleled with the contemporary story of. Popular videos the ten commandments the ten commandments topic. 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. Charlton heston is the great actor of the film, in the role of moses. The ten commandments is a 1923 american silent religious epic film produced and directed by cecil b. 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 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 final price tag for the film, which premiered at graumans egyptian theatre in hollywood on dec. The ten commandments christian movie that was originally produced and directed by cecil b demille. The ten commandments is one of many works from 1923 that entered the public domain in the united states in 2019.
The ten commandments film by demille 1923 britannica. 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 ten commandments 1923 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The ten commandments is a 1923 american silent religious, epic film and produced and directed by cecil b. About 60 years after the movie was made, emmy award winning filmmaker peter brosnan was intrigued by an entry in demilles autobiography. Many people will be surprised upon first viewing of this film. Watch movies of 1923 ten commandments 1923 cecil b.
Watch the ten commandments 1923 full movie free online. Giant sphinx from ten commandments film unearthed 91. Written by jeanie macpherson, the film is divided into two parts. The ten commandments 1923 with andrew rogers on the. 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. The 1956 version was an amazing movie but in many ways i prefer this one, cecil b demilles 1923 original. Theres a fake egyptian city buried in california smart. It is now available on the 50th anniversary set with the 1956 version. 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. Only after the lord has imposed a series of plagues upon egypt does rameses relent and permit. The ten commandments appear twice in the hebrew bible.
Ver pelicula the ten commandments en espanol gratis 1923. The 2nd part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story. The ten commandments 1923 letterboxd your life in film. The flight from egypt, the parting of the red sea, and moses receiving of the commandments are among this classic film s many highlights.
The ten commandments is a 1923 american silent epic film produced and directed by cecil b. It is also occasionally impressive, sometimes with the kind of demille flourishes that one expects, sometimes with a satisfying dramatic turn. The ten commandments 1923 full movie cecil b demille. Excavating the ten commandments in the guadalupenipomo. The ten commandments 1956 film the ten commandments is a 1956 american epic religious drama film produced, directed, and narrated by cecil b. Demille talks about buried sphinxs in the guadalupe dunes. This dvd is a must have for anyone who loves the ten commandments with charleton heston. 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. Demille also directed the 1956 paramount production the ten commandments starring charlton heston. The ten commandments 1923 the ten commandments 1923.
Watch the ten commandments online stream full movie. 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. Jan 04, 2019 the ten commandments is one of many works from 1923 that entered the public domain in the united states in 2019. Based on the holy scriptures, with additional dialogue by several other hands, the ten commandments was the last film directed by cecil b. Giant sphinx from ten commandments film unearthed 91 years. Its interesting just to watch demilles first, silent film version of the ten commandments, and the picture itself is pretty interesting too.
Unlike silent films like metropolis or nosferatu, the ten commandments is an uninteresting adaptation. 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. The ten commandments limited edition gift set bluray. The cursed, buried city that may never see the light of day. Demille, and the 1923 version entered the public domain on january 1, 2019. Newsreel the ten commandments premiere in new york theatrical trailers both films have little to no offensive content. Despite the commercial success of the ten read more. Ive watch this movie ever since i was 5 years old, and the scene where moses divides the red. Shop the ten commandments 1923 and 1956 bluray 3 discs at best buy. Also includes the bonus feature the ten commandments 1923. Overall, the 1923 version of the ten commandments is.
Mar 25, 2016 the ten commandments was actually a remake of demilles 1923 silent film. Process 4 was photographed on three strips of negative film, hence process 4 was called threestrip. The set had required more than 1,500 carpenters to build and used over 25,000. The ten commandments is a 1923 american silent religious epic film directed by cecil b.
Brosnan decides to investigate and in 1983 manages to discover the buried movie set. The first part tells the story of moses leading the jews from egypt to the promised land, his. 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. Demille, shot in vistavision color by technicolor, and released by paramount pictures.
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 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. This is a little early, but on january 1, 2019, this film will be in the public domain. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Moses meets nefretiri the ten commandments 1956 by faithgenre. Demille during location filming for his 1956 remake of the ten commandments.
Yul brynner was also excellent as pharaoh ramses, as anne baxter in the role of nefretiri. This is the complete film with two tone technicolor scenes. Divided into two parts, the first half follows the biblical story of the exodus. The ten commandments 1923 and 1956 bluray 3 discs best. The ten commandments paramount, 1923, a super special production directed by cecil b. The ten commandments was actually shot in egypt for 10 weeks, finishing up on the paramount lot for eight months. But what makes this film particularly intense is the beauty it has. The ten commandments 1956 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The ten commandments was released on dvd on march 30, 1999. 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 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. Little by little,the film becomes slowly but inexorably overtly christian. The ten commandments 1923 full movie it was the second most popular film of 1923 in the united states and canada.
At the time of the ten commandments first release on november 8, 1956, it was the most expensive film ever made. 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. The ten commandments 1923 the image could not be loaded. Demille made a movie about the problems he saw corrupting his society. The ten commandments 1923 film wikipedia republished. 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. 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. Written byjeanie macpherson, the film is divided into two parts.
He was the very definition of a bigtime hollywood filmmaker, who helped invent the bigbudget epic. Demille uses a different approach thin in his 1956 remake. Oct 08, 2015 the cursed, buried city that may never see the light of day. The ten commandments 1923, though its silent and black and white. Demilles classic silent version of the biblical story with modern day parallel. Variety, for example, declared the opening scenes alone worth the admission price, but found the remainder of the film disappointing by comparison. Fortunately, the movie was also the highestgrossing that year as well.
Julia faye, who plays the pharaohs wife, also played elisheba, aarons wife, in cecil b. 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. Demilles first rendition of the ten commandments was this 1923 silent epic. Matthew gilbert of the boston globe called it an empty inane remake. 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.
The sets featured four 35foottall statues of the pharaoh ramses, 21 fiveton sphinxes, and city walls over 120 feet high. From there, we move forwards in time to the story of two modern day brothers. The opening biblical scenes of the ten commandments are. On its release, critics praised the ten commandments overall.
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 ten commandments was the highestgrossing film of 1956 and the second most successful film of. Box office it was the second most popular film of 1923 in the united states and canada. After a few years, the movie was produced in technicolor.
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