‘The Ten Commandments’ biblical epic film premieres in New York City 70 years ago this hour (Nov 8 1956)


Video: 'The Ten Commandments' trailer

(Thursday, November 8, 1956, 8:00 p.m. EST) — The Ten Commandments, a biblical epic film about the Egyptian Prince, Moses, who learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people, premiered tonight at the Criterion Theatre, 1514 Broadway (at West 44th Street) in New York City.


Video: 'Newsreel Clip - "The Ten Commandments" (1956)'

Directed by Cecil B. DeMille, the film starred Charlton Heston Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo, Debra Paget and John Derek.

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