The Ten Commandments (Paramount, 1923), Window Card. Style C....

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The Ten Commandments (Paramount, 1923), Window Card. Style C. Vintage original 14" x 22" window card. Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments was a groundbreaking biblical epic that helped define the scope and ambition of early Hollywood filmmaking. The film is notable for its two-part structure: the first half is a lavish dramatization of the Exodus story, featuring monumental sets, pioneering special effects (like the parting of the Red Sea), and DeMille's signature blend of religious grandeur and visual spectacle. The second half shifts to a modern-day parable about the consequences of breaking the commandments, reinforcing the film's moral message. As one of the most expensive and technically ambitious productions of the silent era, it was both a critical and commercial success, cementing DeMille's reputation as a cinematic visionary. The film's legacy endured so strongly that DeMille remade it in 1956 as a full-length sound and color extravaganza, focusing entirely on the biblical portion, which became one of the most iconic and enduring religious epics in film history. This beautiful stone lithograph window card portrays a noble Moses, played by Theodore Roberts, clutching the holy stone tablets. Exhibits toning, edge nicks, fabric tape, staining, and other signs of wear. Fine/Very Fine condition. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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