The King of Kings
film by DeMille [1927]
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"The King of Kings" was a 1927 silent film directed by Cecil B. DeMille. It was one of the most popular films of its era and depicted the life of Jesus Christ. DeMille, a prominent Hollywood figure, was known for his use of spectacle in films. This film was produced by DeMille's own company after he left Paramount Pictures. "The King of Kings" is noted for its narrative additions to the Gospel accounts, a common approach in films about Jesus to fill in gaps in the biblical narrative.12
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