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Poster for the 1923 film The Ten Commandments shows an illustration of Moses holding stone tablets with Hebrew writing, with bold text listing Cecil B. DeMille as producer.
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The Ten Commandments

film by DeMille [1923]
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Poster for the 1923 film The Ten Commandments shows an illustration of Moses holding stone tablets with Hebrew writing, with bold text listing Cecil B. DeMille as producer.
The Ten Commandments Movie poster for The Ten Commandments (1923), directed by Cecil B. DeMille.

Cecil B. DeMille's 1923 film, The Ten Commandments, is a silent epic that tells two stories. The first narrative follows the biblical story of the Exodus, detailing Moses receiving the Ten Commandments and leading the Israelites out of Egypt. The second story is a modern-day parable about two brothers, one who embraces faith and the other who rejects it, highlighting the enduring relevance of the Commandments.1

The film was a significant production for DeMille, known for his use of spectacle. While it was a commercial success, it also faced budget overruns, contributing to DeMille's departure from Paramount Pictures shortly after its release. The film's biblical narrative draws from the religious precepts divinely revealed to Moses.123

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