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The Ten Commandments (1923)

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.

  • Drama
  • Fantasy

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Theodore RobertsTheodore RobertsMoses - The Lawgiver
  • Photo of Charles De RochefortCharles De RochefortRameses - the Magnificent: Prologue
  • Photo of Estelle TaylorEstelle TaylorMiriam - the Sister of Moses: Prologue
  • Photo of Julia FayeJulia FayeThe Wife of Pharaoh
  • Photo of Pat MoorePat MooreThe Son of Pharaoh - Prologue
  • Photo of James NeillJames NeillAaron - Brother of Moses: Prologue
  • Photo of Lawson ButtLawson ButtDathan - The Discontented
  • Photo of Clarence BurtonClarence BurtonThe Taskmaster - Prologue
  • Photo of Noble JohnsonNoble JohnsonThe Bronze Man - Prologue
  • Photo of Edythe ChapmanEdythe ChapmanMrs. Martha McTavish

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