The Ten Commandments

(1923)Directed by Cecil B. DeMille136 minDrama, History

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.

Theodore Robertsas Moses - The Lawgiver
Charles De Rochefortas Rameses - the Magnificent: Prologue
Estelle Tayloras Miriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue
Julia Fayeas The Wife of Pharaoh
Pat Mooreas The Son of Pharaoh - Prologue
James Neillas Aaron - Brother of Moses: Prologue
Lawson Buttas Dathan - The Discontented
Clarence Burtonas The Taskmaster - Prologue
Noble Johnsonas The Bronze Man - Prologue
Edythe Chapmanas Mrs. Martha McTavish
Richard Dixas John McTavish
Rod La Rocqueas Dan McTavish
Leatrice Joyas Mary Leigh
Nita Naldias Sally Lung - a Eurasian
Robert Edesonas Redding - an Inspector
Charles Ogleas The Doctor
Agnes Ayresas The Outcast
Genevieve Belascoas (uncredited)
WBWilson Bengeas Extra (uncredited)
Virginia Bradfordas Extra (uncredited)
Arthur Edmund Careweas Israelite Slave (uncredited)
Gino Corradoas Extra (uncredited)
Dorothy Daleas Egyptian Girl (uncredited)
Cecilia de Milleas Extra (uncredited)