The Ten Commandments (1923)
Directed by Cecil B. DeMille · 136 min · Drama, History
31.7 TOPICAL score · #3,388 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →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.
The Ten Commandments (1923, directed by Cecil B. DeMille) has a TOPICAL score of 31.7 - ranked 3,388 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on critics and historical impact, and lowest on awards. Critics: 86% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences: TMDB 6.5/10 (94 ratings). Wikipedia covers it in 32 languages.
Why this score
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- Critics86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudienceTMDB 6.5/10 (94 ratings)
- Awards0 wins, 0 nominations
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 32 languages
- Still read8,192 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
Starring: Theodore Roberts, Charles de Rochefort, Estelle Taylor, Julia Faye