The Ten Commandments

Synopsis

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Cecil B. DeMille

Featured Cast

Theodore Roberts

Moses - The Lawgiver

Charles De Rochefort

Rameses - the Magnificent: Prologue

Estelle Taylor

Miriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue

Julia Faye

The Wife of Pharaoh

Pat Moore

The Son of Pharaoh - Prologue

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