History brought to life. King of kings

United States

Film
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History brought to life (9 mins) hosted by Cecil B. DeMille unfolds the glory of early Hollywood and its massive industry at work, providing a dazzling array of stars and historic milestone film events. “King of kings” (1927-112 mins) acknowledged as the definitive film of Jesus, presents the story of Christ as a moving portrait seen through the eyes of Mary Magdalene.

Credits

producer/director

Cecil B. DeMille

production company

Pathé Frères

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Language

English

Duration

02:11:00:00

Colour

Black and White

ACMI Identifier

39255

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV â†’ Religious films

Drama

Drama â†’ Religious films

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology â†’ Bible films

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology â†’ Jesus Christ

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology â†’ Religious films

Feature films

Feature films â†’ Feature films - United States

Literature â†’ Bible films

Religious films

Silent films

Sound/audio

Sound

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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