In the 1950s, big, bold ambitious epics were the norm, the ten commandments being one of the most famous films of the era, i quite enjoyed the film, but for me, my favorite epic is benhur. There are two versions of the story of moses going up mount sinai to receive thetablets containing the ten commandments. The ten commandments 1956 enjoying a life of ease in the court of egypts pharaoh, moses charlton heston discovers his hebrew heritage and, later, gods expectations of him. The bible story of the golden calf is very revealing of human nature and the tendency of people to stray away from devotion to god. Moses climbed the mountain and stayed there for 40 days and nights. I will write my laws on stone tablets and give them to you.
Despite all the nominations, it received but a single oscar. The ten commandments has been praised for its immense and stupendous set and was known for stellar special effects at the time, including the. God gave the decalogue, or 10 commandments, to the israelites shortly after they left egypt. Golden calf idol the ten commandments golden calf scene. According to hollywood lore, while filming the orgy sequence which precedes moses descent from mount horeb with the two stone tablets of the ten commandments engraved, cecil b. Most scholars date this event around the th or 14th century bc. Moses, an egyptian prince, learns of his true heritage as a. The story of moses and seventy elders of israel eating and drinking in the presence of god exodus 24. Demilles the ten commandments 1923, the script had moses sister miriam worshiping the golden calf and contracting leprosy as punishment, as she does in the silent movie. It is ironic that while moses was on mount sinai, receiving the ten commandments from god, the israelites were. The ten commandments is a good film for the family, offering a strong message about trusting god and following his call, but the poor animation quality is tough to overlook. In the 1950s, big, bold ambitious epics were the norm, the ten commandments being one of the most famous films of the era, i quite enjoyed the film, but for me, my favorite.
Two brothers, rivals for the love of mary, also come into conflict when john discovers dan used shoddy materials to construct a cathedral. The movie then cuts to its final scene, from the end of deuteronomy, when moses says his final words before the israelites enter into the promised land. Moses, an egyptian prince, learns of his true heritage as a hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. The lord god called moses to the mountaintop and said, if these people follow my commandments, they will be my treasured people. And, of course, the miraculous gift of the ten commandments themselves. Dec 02, 2017 the ten commandments has been praised for its immense and stupendous set and was known for stellar special effects at the time, including the scene where the red sea is parted. Demilles 1954 film adaptation of the ten commandments, for example, the climactic moment of the movie is moses throwing the tablets at the golden calf, and destroying it.
The golden calf idol from the ten commandments 1956. Watch saturday night live highlight the ten commandments on. Slave woman hebrew at golden calf hebrew at rameses gate. Original golden calf from the ten commandments epic film. Im due at paramount studios at 5am to start another day on the set of the golden calf scene in the ten commandments. This makes it very evident why the commandments were needed as people. The commandments in the bible, the reception of the ten commandments began as a national revelation, as opposed to the private one depicted in the film. Demille, with charlton heston, yul brynner, anne baxter, at turner classic movies. While he was there, jehovah wrote the ten commandments on two stone tablets and gave the tablets to moses. The golden calf idol from the ten commandments ten. See more ideas about ten commandments, epic film and movie stars. Demille was perched on top of a ladder delivering his customarily. Demille, and the 1923 version entered the public domain on january 1, 2019 while the 1956 film is devoted entirely to the book of exodus, the 1923 version confines the exodus scenes to the first fifty minutes, in a section referred to as the prologue. In 1956, at the time of its release, the ten commandments was the most expensive movie to have ever been made.
Its been made into almost countless tv and big screen films over and over again, from the award winning the ten commandments in 1956 to 1998s animated the prince of egypt. However, demille ultimately discarded the idea and depicted miriam as one of. Jan 09, 2016 the ten commandments golden calf scene. Yul brynnerepic filmepic movie golden calfthe holy mountainbible imagesten commandmentshistorical art. It is ironic that while moses was on mount sinai, receiving the ten commandments from god, the israelites were breaking the very first commandment thou shall not have any gods before me. Demille was perched on top of a ladder delivering his customarily longwinded directions through a megaphone to the hundreds of extras involved in the scene. Released 1956, the ten commandments stars charlton heston, yul brynner, edward g. The story of moses leading his people out of egypt is one of the more popular old testament stories. In the fullscreen version the image is constrained, the dramatics sometimes stagey and stiff.
The author of e, in fashioning the golden calf story, attacked both the israelite and judean religious establishments. The not so golden calf is the adventure of a lifetime as 11 year old seth, his mom, and his quirky animal companions learn firsthand the meaning of two of gods commandments do not worship any other gods besides me and do not make idols of any kind. This picture, entitled the golden calf idol from the ten commandments 1956, has been posted on thursday, may 3rd, 2012 in the fanmade gallery dedicated to the ten commandments cinema. Yul brynnerepic filmepic moviegolden calfthe holy mountainbible imagesten commandmentshistorical art. The story of the golden calf been immortalized in hollywood productions. On the third moon after the israelites left egypt, they arrived in the desert of sinai. Mar 16, 2018 the bible story of the golden calf is very revealing of human nature and the tendency of people to stray away from devotion to god. Little known facts about the ten commandments monagiza. In between comes cgi interpretations of all the tense, actionpacked plot points that draws hollywood and sunday school teachers alike to this narrative again and again. I do not own this video and is just a clip taken from the original cecil b. The ten commandments 710 movie clip moses presents the ten commandments 1956 hd.
The not so golden calf 2003 starring peter strauss and paul winfield on dvd and bluray. The ten commandments and the tabernacle exodus 1940. The golden calf idol from the ten commandments 1956 source. Demille, shot in vistavision color by technicolor, and released by paramount pictures. The ten commandments 1956 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The record of the ten commandments can be found in the bible, both in exodus 20.
This picture, entitled the golden calf idol from the ten commandments 1956, has been posted on thursday, may 3rd, 2012 in the fanmade. Its to the point where the film may have benefited from being handdrawn instead. Cast and crew credits for the ten commandments, 1956, directed by cecil b. While moses is up on mount sinai, the people of israel lose faith and are convinced by hazzaka to build an idol and worship another god. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The actual ten commandments as given in exodus 20 were also inserted by the redactor who combined the various sources. A rich egyptian prince moses, learns that he is a hebrew. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. He then turns his back on his royal heritage to lead his people out of bondage.
The story of the the golden calf, moses, and the ten. The second part shows the efficacy of the commandments in modern life through a story set in san francisco. The ten commandments 1956 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses. The various plagues visited on egypt, the exodus of over 12,000 extras, the pursuit by pharaoh brynners chariots, the famous parting of the red. The ten commandments 310 movie clip moses turns water into blood 1956 hd by movieclips. A wild and decadent orgy is held by most of the hebrews. In a film packed with memorable moments, the creation of the 10. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting. The lord god called moses to the mountaintop and said, if these people follow my commandments, they will be my treasured people and a holy nation. For a start, the famous ten commandments story 10 plagues of egypt, israelites leave via parting of the red sea, moses receives 10 commandments on mt sinai while israelites misbehave and make a golden calf later made famous by charlton heston as moses, is actually only the prologue in this silent 1923 version, and the larger part of the. The film is based on prince of egypt by dorothy clarke wilson, pillar of fire by j. The end of the ten commandments 1956 is the end of the world. Last year, the story was filmed as a musical and this year returns once again to the big screen as a computer animated. Jan 28, 2015 original golden calf from the ten commandments.
Jan 28, 2015 jan 28, 2015 original golden calf from the ten commandments stay safe and healthy. The ten commandments is a 1956 american epic religious drama film produced, directed, and narrated by cecil b. First that you should watch the ten commandments on a widescreen setup to get the full visual impact of the vast sets, color, fx, and pageantry demille oversaw. Between the elaborate sets, intricate costumes, huge amount of props, cuttingedge special effects, and the sheer number of people involved in its creation, it would have been difficult for cecil b. Meanwhile, on the mountain, moses witnesses gods finger carve his ten commandments on two stone tablets.
Since this movie is a nearly identical, extended remake of the biblical prologue of cecil b. Charlton heston ten commandments, moses false idol, golden calf parody. The ten commandments comparison with biblical account. With charlton heston, yul brynner, anne baxter, edward g. This was good money for us extras despite the discomforts. Robinson, anne baxter the g movie has a runtime of about 3 hr 40 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. The quantum family along with joy and gizmo are enjoying a family camp out when chris secretly decides itll be more adventurous to ignore the rules laid down by his parents and the park ranger. Demille, as always, plays both sides of the fence as far as sin goes, surrounding hestons moses with worshipful music and heavenly special effects while also making the sexy action around the cult of the golden calf look like fun. The ten commandments 1956 stream and watch online moviefone. For a start, the famous ten commandments story 10 plagues of egypt, israelites leave via parting of the red sea, moses receives 10 commandments on mt sinai while israelites misbehave and make a golden calf later made famous by charlton heston. Demille, joan woodbury, yul brynner, vincent price, rushdy abaza, cedric hardwicke, mike connors. The ten commandments is a 1923 silent film, best known for inspiring the more famous 1956 remake. People may not worship a golden calf, but there are plenty of things to.
Jan 01, 2000 the various plagues visited on egypt, the exodus of over 12,000 extras, the pursuit by pharaoh brynners chariots, the famous parting of the red sea, the pagan revelries around the golden calf and. Meanwhile, an impatient dathan urges a reluctant aaron to construct a golden calf idol. Dathan assures the people that if they follow an egyptian idol, they will be safe from the pharaohs wrath, and aaron is ordered to craft a large, golden calf. You have to see the ten commandments to understand its peculiar resonance as an oldnew movie, complete with.