The Ten Commandments (1923 film) The Ten Commandments (1923 film) The Ten Commandments is a 1923 American silent religious, epic film and produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille. Written by Jeanie MacPherson, the film is divided into two parts: a prologue recreating the biblical story of the Exodus and a modern story concerning two brothers and their respective views of the Ten Commandments. Lauded for its "immense and stupendous" scenes, use of Technicolor process 2, and parting of the Red Sea sequence, the expensive film proved to be a box-office hit upon release. It is the first in DeMille's biblical trilogy, followed by "The
Ten Commandments (song) Ten Commandments (song) "Ten Commandments" is a song by Lil' Mo featuring Grammy Award–winning rapper Lil' Kim from the former's sophomore effort, "Meet the Girl Next Door" (2003). Although Elektra Records had announced in December 2002 that the song would be released as "Meet the Girl Next Door"<nowiki>'</nowiki>s second single, plans for the release never followed resulting in a promotional "street" release a month prior to the release of "Meet the Girl Next Door". The song features a distinctive sample of The Notorious B.I.G.'s "10 Crack Commandments," featuring production by DJ Premier. The Biggie sample was also used in reference