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The Ten Commandments

1923 • 2h16m Drama, History

Rating

6.5/10

Popularity

2

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.

Details

Director

Cecil B. DeMille

Cast

Theodore Roberts

Charles De Rochefort

Estelle Taylor

Release date

11/23/1923

Status

Released

Budget

$1,800,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

89