The Ten Commandments

Dec 4 1923 Passed 2h 16m
Biography, Drama, Fantasy

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.

Plot

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.

Written by

Jeanie Macpherson

Directed by

Cecil B. DeMille

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

No Language

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
2,784
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA