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The King of Kings

  • 19271927
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  • 2h 40m
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Muriel McCormac and Michael D. Moore in The King of Kings (1927)
Jesus Christ faces religious and political oppression during his ministry and in the days before his death and resurrection.
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Jesus Christ faces religious and political oppression during his ministry and in the days before his death and resurrection.Jesus Christ faces religious and political oppression during his ministry and in the days before his death and resurrection.Jesus Christ faces religious and political oppression during his ministry and in the days before his death and resurrection.
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    • Cecil B. DeMille
    • Jeanie Macpherson(story)
  • Stars
    • H.B. Warner
    • Dorothy Cumming
    • Ernest Torrence
    • Cecil B. DeMille
    • Jeanie Macpherson(story)
  • Stars
    • H.B. Warner
    • Dorothy Cumming
    • Ernest Torrence
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    • 52User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    Robert Edeson, Julia Faye, Josephine Norman, Joseph Striker, Kenneth Thomson, and H.B. Warner in The King of Kings (1927)
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    H.B. Warner in The King of Kings (1927)
    Muriel McCormac and H.B. Warner in The King of Kings (1927)
    H.B. Warner in The King of Kings (1927)
    Cecil B. DeMille, Hugo Riesenfeld, and H.B. Warner in The King of Kings (1927)
    H.B. Warner in The King of Kings (1927)
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    H.B. Warner
    H.B. Warner
    • Jesus - The Christ
    Dorothy Cumming
    Dorothy Cumming
    • Mary - The Mother
    Ernest Torrence
    Ernest Torrence
    • Peter
    Joseph Schildkraut
    Joseph Schildkraut
    • Judas Iscariot
    James Neill
    James Neill
    • James - Brother of John
    Joseph Striker
    Joseph Striker
    • John - The Beloved
    Robert Edeson
    Robert Edeson
    • Matthew - The Publican
    Sidney D'Albrook
    • Thomas - The Doubter
    David Imboden
    • Andrew - A Fisherman
    Charles Belcher
    Charles Belcher
    • Philip
    Clayton Packard
    • Bartholomew
    Robert Ellsworth
    • Simon - The Zealot
    Charles Requa
    Charles Requa
    • James the Lesser
    John T. Prince
    John T. Prince
    • Thaddeus
    Jacqueline Logan
    Jacqueline Logan
    • Mary Magdalene
    Rudolph Schildkraut
    Rudolph Schildkraut
    • Caiaphas - High Priest of Israel
    Sam De Grasse
    Sam De Grasse
    • Pharisee
    Casson Ferguson
    Casson Ferguson
    • Scribe
      • Cecil B. DeMille
      • Jeanie Macpherson(story)
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    • Trivia
      Cecil B. DeMille did not want to take any chances with the film. His two stars, H.B. Warner and Dorothy Cumming, were required to sign agreements which prohibited them from appearing in film roles that might compromise their "holy" screen images for a five-year period. DeMille also ordered them not to be seen doing any "un-Biblical" activities during the film's shooting. These activities included attending ball games, playing cards, frequenting night clubs, swimming, and riding in convertibles.
    • Goofs
      In the first scene in Mary Magdalene's house, studio lights are reflected in a large hand-held mirror.
    • Quotes

      Mary Magdalene: Harness my zebras--gift of the Nubian King! This Carpenter shall learn that he cannot hold a man from Mary Magdalene!

    • Crazy credits
      In the original premiere version, there is no 'THE END' title. The film fades to black after the final scene of Jesus looming over a modern city with the title 'LO, I AM WITH YOU ALWAYS' superimposed.
    • Alternate versions
      The 1927 premiere, the first film shown at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, ran 155 minutes. The film later was cut to 112 minutes for general release.
    • Connections
      Edited into Tingen, Edderkoppen 2: Bivirkninger (2013)

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    Creative, Interesting, & Still Well Worth Seeing
    This Cecil B. DeMille silent classic is still well worth seeing. It is creative and interesting, while remaining respectful to its subject, and thus it is among the best of the many movies made about Jesus. Unlike most directors (especially today), DeMille did not think that he was bigger than his subject, and thus he uses his skills to illustrate the well-known story and to make it memorable, rather than expending time and energy in trying to push some trivial perspective of his own. He makes it lavish when it should be lavish, and keeps it simple when it should be simple.

    The opening scene, with Mary Magdalene and her admirers hearing bits of news regarding Jesus and Judas Iscariot, is a good introduction to the rest of the story, and also sets the tone for what follows. While it is a fictionalized scene not found in the Bible, it seems natural and works well. The rest of the movie likewise does not always follow the biblical narratives exactly, but the added material is always in keeping with the main themes. The cast is pretty good, although given the nature of the story, most of them have limited screen time. H.B. Warner looks just a little too old to be fully convincing as Jesus, but otherwise he is good enough in a difficult role. Probably the best performance is given by Joseph Schildkraut as Judas. He is quite believable, and is especially good in the Last Supper scene. His father Rudolph is also good in a smaller role as the high priest Caiaphas.

    With the vast number of movies that are always being made about religious subjects, no doubt it will only be silent movie fans who will seek out this version of "The King of Kings", but that's unfortunate because it is nicely made and has many positives that make it worth seeing.
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    • Jan 6, 2003

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      • 2004 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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      • Iverson Ranch - 1 Iverson Lane, Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • DeMille Pictures Corporation
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    • 2 hours 40 minutes
      • Black and White
      • Silent

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