The ten commandments
(DVD)
Contributors
DeMille, Cecil B. 1881-1959 director,
MacKenzie, Aeneas, author of screenplay.
Lasky, Jesse L., Jr., 1910-1988, author of screenplay.
Gariss, Jack, author of screenplay.
Frank, Fredric M. 1911-1977, author of screenplay.
MacKenzie, Aeneas, author of screenplay.
Lasky, Jesse L., Jr., 1910-1988, author of screenplay.
Gariss, Jack, author of screenplay.
Frank, Fredric M. 1911-1977, author of screenplay.
Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, 2011.
ISBN
1415758050, 9781415758052
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Public Library - 2nd Floor - Adult Movies | DVD FEATURE TEN | Checked out |
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult Display | CLASSIC TEN | Checked out |
| Blue Island Public Library - Stacks | DVD TEN | On Shelf |
| Broadview Public Library District - Stacks | DVD TEN | On Shelf |
| Carol Stream Public Library - Adult Videos | DVD/DRAMA/TEN | Checked out |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Bible films.
Bible. -- Old Testament -- Drama.
Bible. -- Old Testament -- Film adaptations.
Biographical films.
Drama.
Epic films.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Historical films.
Moses -- (Biblical leader) -- Drama.
National Film Registry.
Religious films.
Ten commandments -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Bible. -- Old Testament -- Drama.
Bible. -- Old Testament -- Film adaptations.
Biographical films.
Drama.
Epic films.
Feature films.
Film adaptations.
Films for the hearing impaired.
Historical films.
Moses -- (Biblical leader) -- Drama.
National Film Registry.
Religious films.
Ten commandments -- Drama.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
More Details
Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, 2011.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (231 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
1415758050, 9781415758052
UPC
032429258328, 097361435145, 097361435169, 883929306718, 883929305155
Notes
General Note
"This work was compiled from many sources and contains material from the books: Prince of Egypt by Dorothy Clarke Wilson, Pillar of fire by Rev. J.H. Ingraham, On eagle's wings, by Rev. A.E. Southon ... in accordance with the ancient texts of Philo, Josephus, Eusebius, the Midrash and The Holy Scriptures."--Opening credits.
General Note
Originally produced in 1956.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Loyal Griggs; art direction, Hal Pereira, Walter Tyler, Albert Nozaki ; choreography, Leroy Prinz, Ruth Godfrey ; edited by Anne Bauchens ; music by Elmer Bernstein.
Participants/Performers
Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne de Carlo, Debra Paget, John Derek, Sir Cedric Hardwicke, Nina Foch, Martha Scott, Judith Anderson, Vincent Price, John Carradine.
Description
Filmed in Egypt and the Sinai with one of the biggest sets ever constructed for a motion picture, this epic tells the story of the life of Moses. Once favored in the Pharaoh's household, Moses turned his back on a privileged life to lead his people to freedom.
Target Audience
Rating: G.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: G.
System Details
DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen enhanced for 16:9 TVs, fully restored.
Language
English (Dolby digital 5.1 surround) (2.0 surround), French (mono), Portuguese (mono) or Spanish (2.0 surround) dialogue; optional English, French, Portuguese or Spanish subtitles; closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
Awards
Winner, Best Effects, Special Effects (John P. Fulton), 1957 Academy Awards (U.S.A.) ; Nominee, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Color, Best Costume Design, Best Film Editing, Best Picture, Best Sound Recording, 1957 Academy Awards.
Awards
Named to the National Film Registry in 1999 by the Library of Congress.
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
DeMille, C. B. 1., MacKenzie, A., Lasky, J. L., Jr., Gariss, J., Frank, F. M. 1., Bernstein, E., Heston, C., Brynner, Y., Baxter, A., Robinson, E. G., De Carlo, Y., Paget, D., Derek, J., Hardwicke, C., Foch, N., Scott, M., Anderson, J., Price, V., Carradine, J., Griggs, L., Bauchens, A., Prinz, L. R., Godfrey, R., Wilson, D. C., Ingraham, J. H. 1., & Southon, A. E. 1. (2011). The ten commandments (Widescreen version.). Paramount.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cecil B. 1881-1959 DeMille et al.. 2011. The Ten Commandments. Paramount.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Cecil B. 1881-1959 DeMille et al.. The Ten Commandments Paramount, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)DeMille, Cecil B. 1881-1959, et al. The Ten Commandments Widescreen version., Paramount, 2011.
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