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. . This<br />
. . DeMille<br />
YOCHABEL (MARTHA SCOTT), MOTHER OF MOSES. PUTS<br />
HIM AFLOAT IN A BASKET ON THE NILE TO SAVE HIM<br />
'The<br />
Ten Commandments' (Para)<br />
Wins January Blue Ribbon Award<br />
By VELMA WEST SYKES<br />
/^ECIL B. DeMILLE'S "The Ten Commandments" has been vote(a the BOXOFPICE<br />
Blue Ribbon Award for January. Members of the National Screen Council, who<br />
mark their choice on postcard ballots, gave it this ovation as family entertainment<br />
and praised it in extravagant terms in the comment space provided. DeMille's second<br />
version of the Biblical classic—his first was also a Paramount release, in 1923 and<br />
without sound, of course— is the culmination of his long and colorful career in motion<br />
pictures. As its producer and director, not only has he used all he has learned in the<br />
33 years since he made the original drama about the Decalog, but he has also used<br />
the technical advances which have been made in the motion picture field and this<br />
version is in VistaVision and Technicolor. The results are awe-inspiring.<br />
In the review which appeared in the What better way to make children visualize<br />
BOXOFFICE issue of Oct. 13, 1956, this Bible history?—Helen W. Oesper, Cincinnati<br />
estimate of the film's importance was given: Motion Picture Council.<br />
"When consideration is given to the photoplay's<br />
over-all magnificence, magnitude and ages far into the future. It is a history<br />
"The Ten Commandments" will live for all<br />
masterfulness and its limitless merchandising<br />
possibilities—not the least of which will forgotten experience. — Mrs. Max M.<br />
challenge and seeing it is a never-to-be-<br />
be the support of the clergy—there is every Williams, Royal Oak (Mich.), president<br />
indication that the feature will play to enraptured,<br />
theatre-filling audiences for many beat!—Alan Branigan, Newark News . . .<br />
Federation of MPC . can't be<br />
generations to come."<br />
What else?—Ben S. Parker, Memphis Commercial<br />
Appeal.<br />
Among the NSC comments are these,<br />
showing the many angles of appeal: A great film magnificently produced and<br />
"The Ten Commandments" is another acted and fine for contrast between ancient<br />
milestone in the history of motion pictui'es and modern times.—Elisabeth Murray, Long<br />
and another feather in Mr. DeMille's manyfeathered<br />
cap.—John R. Cooper, Clarks-<br />
people for freedom is eloquently told in this<br />
Beach Teachers Ass'n . . . The struggle of a<br />
burg (W. Va.) Telegram . . . Impressive film which will spiritually enrich the lives<br />
visualization of fundamental words.—May of all who see it. "The Ten Commandments"<br />
Williams Ward, Wellington (Kas.) author<br />
... A stupendous production, deserving all<br />
the high praise being heaped upon it.—Mrs.<br />
C. M. Stewart, president Lincoln (Neb.)<br />
Films Forum.<br />
. . .<br />
This picture shows that a Bible story can<br />
be as good, as interesting and as entertaining<br />
as any other type of movie. Let's have<br />
more.—Mrs. Henry Earl Smith, Sheboygan<br />
County (Wis.) Better Films Council<br />
will live as one of the film classics of this<br />
generation. — Mrs. Roderic B. Thomas,<br />
Dallas Motion Picture Board of Review.<br />
A triumphant production and one to be<br />
remembered. — Mrs. Wayne F. Shaw,<br />
National U. S. Daughters of 1812, Lawrence,<br />
Kas. . is a thrilling experience for<br />
all GK)d-loving people and is like having<br />
lived in the time of Moses.—Mrs. Fred W.<br />
Rosenkranz, Milwaukee County BFC.<br />
RAMESES (YUL BRYNNER) AND NEFRETIRI (ANNE BAX-<br />
TER) SCORN THE PLEA OF MOSES: "LET MY PEOPLE GO"<br />
The Cast<br />
Moses<br />
Charlton Heston Baka<br />
'Vincent Price<br />
Rameses<br />
Yul Brynner Aaron<br />
John Carradine<br />
Nefretiri<br />
Anne Baxter Miriam Olive Deerring<br />
Dathan Edward G. Robinson Jannes<br />
Douglass Dumbrille<br />
Sephora<br />
Yvonne DeCarlo Abiram<br />
Frank DeKova<br />
Lilia<br />
Debra Paget Pentaur<br />
Henry Wilcoxon<br />
Joshua<br />
John Derek Jethro<br />
Eduard F^anz<br />
Sethi<br />
Sir Cedric Hardwicke Mered<br />
Donald Curtis<br />
Bithiah<br />
Nina Foch Hur Ben Caleb Lawrence Dobkin<br />
Yochabel<br />
Martha Scott Avuninadab<br />
H. B. Warner<br />
MeTnnet Judith Anderson Elisheba<br />
Julia Paye<br />
Produced and Directed by<br />
Cecil B. DeMille<br />
Associate Producer Henry Wilcoxon<br />
Original Sources The Bible, ancient<br />
texts of Philo, Eusebius, the Midrash<br />
and these books: "Prince of Egypt" by<br />
Dorothy Clarke Wilson, "Pillar of<br />
Fire" by Rev. J. H. Ingraham, "On<br />
Eagle's Wings" by Rev. A. E. Southon<br />
Screenplay Aeneas Mackenzie, Jesse J.<br />
Lasky. jr.. Jack Gariss. Fredric M.<br />
Frank<br />
Color by Technicolor<br />
Color Consultant Richard Mueller<br />
Director of Photography<br />
Loyal Griggs, A.S.C.<br />
Production Staii<br />
Art Direction<br />
Hal Pereira,<br />
Walter Tyler, Albert Nozaki<br />
Set Decoration<br />
Choreography<br />
Makeup Supervisor<br />
Sam Comer, Ray Moyer<br />
LeRoy Prinz,<br />
Ruth Godfrey<br />
Wally Westmore<br />
Soimd Recording Supervisor<br />
Louis H. Mesenkop<br />
Edited by Anne Bauchens, A.C.E.<br />
Music by<br />
Elmer Bernstein<br />
Special Photographic Effects<br />
John P. F^jlton, A.S.C.<br />
Research<br />
Henry Noerdlinger,<br />
Gladys Percey<br />
tj This Award is given each month by the National Screen Council on the basis of outstandinj merit<br />
and suitability for family entertainment. Council membership comprises motion picture editors, radio<br />
film commentators, and representatives of better film councils, civic and educational organizations.
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