The Life of Moses
Synopsis
Released in five parts (The Persecution of the Children of Israel by the Egyptians, Forty Years in the Land of Midian, The Plagues of Egypt and the Deliverance of the Hebrews, The Victory of Israel, The Promised Land), 4 December 1909 to 19 February 1910. A Vitagraph advertisement in the Moving Picture World (31 Dec. 1909) refers to The Life of Moses as a "Biblical Film-de-Luxe". It is preserved in the Library of Congress collection.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1909
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Stuart Blackton
- Screenplay & Story
- Madison C. Peters, Rollin S. Sturgeon
- Original Title
- The Life of Moses
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- Vitagraph Company of America
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Stuart Blackton
Madison C. Peters, Rollin S. Sturgeon
Department Leadership Roster
J. Stuart Blackton
Director
Madison C. Peters
Writer
Rollin S. Sturgeon
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Life of Moses
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What is The Life of Moses about?
Released in five parts (The Persecution of the Children of Israel by the Egyptians, Forty Years in the Land of Midian, The Plagues of Egypt and the Deliverance of the Hebrews, The Victory of Israel, The Promised Land), 4 December 1909 to 19 February 1910. A Vitagraph advertisement in the Moving Picture World (31 Dec. 1909) refers to The Life of Moses as a "Biblical Film-de-Luxe". It is preserved in the Library of Congress collection.
Who directed The Life of Moses?
The Life of Moses was directed by J. Stuart Blackton.
Who stars in The Life of Moses?
The principal cast of The Life of Moses includes Pat Hartigan, Julia Arthur, William Humphrey, Charles Kent, Edith Storey.
When was The Life of Moses released and how long is it?
The Life of Moses was released in 1909 with a total runtime of 54m.