The Ten Commandments (1956)

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, US lobbycard, Charlton Heston, 1956

It Took 6 Months to Film This One Scene in ‘The Ten Commandments’

It was a huge endeavor at the time.

Heavenly TV shows and movies Quiz with Highway to Heaven image

How Well Do You Know Heaven-Themed TV Shows & Movies?

From ‘Highway to Heaven’ to ‘The Ten Commandments’ do you know these angels and Biblical figures? Take our quiz and find out!

A poster for Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 adventure film 'The Ten Commandments' starring Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Anne Baxter, Edward G. Robinson, Yvonne De Carlo, Debra Paget, John Derek, Cedric Hardwicke, Nina Foch, Martha Scott, Judith Anderson, and Vincent Price.

Who Is Still Alive From ‘The Ten Commandments’?

There is only one major star still alive.

The Ten Commandments movie collage

Cecil B. DeMille’s 1956 Epic ‘The Ten Commandments’ Will Be Back on ABC for Easter 2026

ABC first aired Cecil B. DeMille’s 1956 Charlton Heston-led religious epic in 1973. Find out where can you watch it in 2026.

Cathy Garver in 2025 and Ten Commandments Screen grab collage

‘The Ten Commandments’ Child Star Kathy Garver Reveals How a Lamb Peed On Her, and Other Behind-the-Scenes Stories

There’s only one actor in Hollywood — Kathy Garver — who can claim that an animal who peed on her lap just may have helped get her a larger role in Cecil B. DeMille’s ‘The Ten Commandments.’

THE LITTLE RASCALS/OUR GANG COMEDIES, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer, late 1930's.

Carl Switzer, Who Played Alfalfa in ‘Our Gang,’ Was Murdered Over $50

A new book hopes to set the record straight on the child star.

FAMILY AFFAIR, from left, Johnny Whitaker, Sebastian Cabot, Brian Keith, Kathy Garver, Anissa Jones, 1966-71. courtesy Everett Collection

Exclusive: Mrs. Beasley Is Making a Comeback! The Most Iconic Doll in Television

It took a strong upbringing to survive playing Sissy and Hollywood, but Kathy Garver is still acting and on a mission to share Mrs. Beasley.

The Ten Commandments Charlton Heston, 1956

Most Nostalgic Easter Movies & Specials to Watch

We rounded up a list of films you can watch with your family this Easter.

The Ten Commandments tablets

How Much Did the Tablets From ‘The Ten Commandments’ Movie Sell for at Auction?

The faux stone props were used by Charlton Heston in 1956 biblical epic.

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, Charlton Heston, 1956.

Hollywood Heaven: Top 9 Movies That Opens up the Pearly Gates

Over the decades, Hollywood has looked up at the pearly gates and wondered what it takes to gain entrance

image from the 1956 movie

When to Watch ABC’s Easter 2024 Broadcast of ‘The Ten Commandments’

ABC will continue its long-running tradition of broadcasting Cecil B. DeMille’s 1956 classic The Ten Commandments just ahead of Easter 2024.

image from the 1965 movie

ABC’s ‘The Sound of Music’ Christmas Tradition Continues in 2023

As it has done since 2002, the network will broadcast the beloved 1965 musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer (and a whole mountain full of classic Rodgers and Hammerstein songs) just ahead of Christmas.

Charlton Heston as Moses holding inscribed stone tablets, alongside John Derek as Joshua, Debra Paget as Lilia and Yvonne De Carlo as Sephora, in Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments (1956)

‘The Ten Commandments’ Still an Easter Viewing Tradition

An in depth look Cecil B. DeMille’s massive 1956 biblical epic, featuring a cast led by Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner.

Charlton Heston The Omega Man

Remembering ‘The Ten Commandments’ and ‘Ben-Hur’ Star Charlton Heston

Oscar-winning actor Charlton Heston passed away 15 years ago on April 5, 2008, at age 84.