The film is celebrated for visual feats that were revolutionary for the mid-1950s.
: DeMille chose Heston because he closely resembled Michelangelo’s statue of Moses in Rome.
: To show God "writing" the tablets, effects artists carved letters from the back of stone tablets, filled them with gunpowder , and lit them for a vibrant, fiery effect. The Ten Commandments(1956)
: Moses' descent from Sinai remains one of cinema's most famous scenes, ending with him declaring, "Those who will not live by the law shall DIE by the law!" before destroying the Golden Calf. 🏛️ Legacy and Facts
: The film has become a holiday staple, often broadcast on television every Easter season. The film is celebrated for visual feats that
: Cecil B. DeMille suffered a heart attack after climbing a 130-foot ladder to check a camera during the Exodus sequence; he returned to work just two days later against his doctor's orders.
as they appear in the film. Specific filming locations you can visit today. A guide to the special effects used for the Ten Plagues. : Moses' descent from Sinai remains one of
: A recurring phrase symbolizing the absolute nature of Pharaoh's—and later God's—decrees.
