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The first version of this epic by DeMille. Scenes in the life of Moses and his conflict with the Pharaoh in two color technicolor alternate with a story in modern times in which each of the ten commandments is broken. The scenes involving the Israelites escaping from Egypt and the parting of the Red Sea became famous. |
| Performing forces Minimum |
11 players (violin I and II, cello, bass, flute/piccolo, clarinet I, trumpet, trombone, percussion/tympani, piano, synthesizer) |
| Performing forces Maximum |
43 players (strings: 7,7,6,5,4; flute/piccolo, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon, 2 Fr. horns, 2 trumpets, trombone, 2 percussion, tympani, piano) |
| Rehearsals | Two 2 ½ hour rehearsals One 2 ½ hour tech rehearsal One 2 hour 45 minute dress rehearsal |
| Performance time | 2 hours 26 minutes plus 15 minute intermission |
| Film speed | 24 fps in US; 23.4 in Europe |
| Film source | Paramount Studios |
| Rights | Paramount Studios |
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