King of Kings [VHS]
by Cecil B. DeMille
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Actor: Dorothy Cumming, Ernest Torrence, H.B. Warner, James Neill, Joseph SchildkrautDirector: Cecil B. DeMille
Cinematographer: J. Peverell Marley
Producer: Cecil B. DeMille
Editor: Anne Bauchens
Editor: Harold McLernon
Writer: Jeanie Macpherson
Edition: VHS Tape
Format: Black & White, Color, NTSC
Running Time: 112 minutes
Release Date: 1997-06-17
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Publisher: Kino International
Studio: Kino International
VHS Movie Reviews of King of Kings [VHS]
Movie Review: king of kings
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been looking for this old b/w movie for a long time. I am researching for a book and this movie has a sentimental history for me. The product arrived in excellent shape. Let me know what you think. How mqny people are looking for this old film?Movie Review: Silent Movie On the Life of Christ
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent movie on the life of Christ. It is a silent movie done beautifully. The images are very powerful. I highly recommend this movie.Movie Review: One of the best of its kind
Summary: 5 Stars
It is said that the art of the silent film peaked around the time of their extinction in 1927-28. Much of the masterpieces of that era ("The Patriot," "London After Midnight," etc.) have not survived, but we can truly be thankful that "King of Kings" does.
This is an excellent rendition of the Story of Christ. Much of the tale is directly from the Biblical source (as shown in the title cards that quote chapter and verse) including the more obscure ones. The main characters are well fleshed-out, and as far as I can see, one of the few portions of the film that are not strictly Biblical in origin is the backstory of Mary Madgeline (who was never actually identified as a harlot in the scriptures, contrary to popular belief) and her love affair with Judas. Speaking of Judas, this film adds far more dimension to him as the villain of the story than any other version I've seen. Especially when he excitedly tries to crown Christ as an earthly King.
Jewish viewers, however, should be warned. The portrayal of the scribes and pharisees is unsubtle in the extreme (the trecharous chief rabbi even bangs a gong shaped into the Star of David). Even then, many Jewish groups were not thrilled by this (although a Rabbi was among those who blessed the film upon its debut).
H.B. Warner is also brilliant as Christ. He seems to have the proper mixture of humility and roughteous outrage (during the clearing of the moneychangers from the temple scene). He is also quite convincing in the role. Ironically, he later played a drunk in "It's a Wonderful Life." Aside form what other viewers have described, I particularly liked the dialogue between Christ and the two thieves during the crucifixion scene and when Mary embraces one of the thieves' mother. Quite well done. The 1920s style technicolor is also quite effective in the resurrection scene (similar to the nativity in the 1925 version of "Ben Hur," another early classic).
Watch the long version (1927) first before seeing the shorter 1928 version with the original soundtrack. It's interesting to compare the two. It is said that missionaires made much use of this film in the years to come. You can see why, as it's still quite powerful.
Most silent dramas are now too mawkish for most modern viewers to watch more than once. This is not one of them. See it and be moved.
Movie Review: Great adptation
Summary: 5 Stars
This version of the Christ is wonderful. Perfect casting for Jeffrey Hunter. His clear blue eyes are amazing. I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to understand more about the life of Christ and his crucifixion.Movie Review: "King of Kings" -- A Uniquely Inspiring Film for Christians
Summary: 5 Stars
Some years ago I purchased the 1928 version on VHS. It had, I thought, a superior music and effects soundtrack. This version's background music, to me, somehow did not match the drama unfolding on the screen, especially during the crucifixion and earthquake scenes. Some of the added sound effects, where necessary, were badly out of sync with the picture. You can always tune out the sound, since there was none in 1928. The longer 1927 version, also in this set, contained a few scenes which were justifiably cut from the 1928 release version. They just didn't work. The picture quality in these two DVDs is far better than that of my old VHS version. Some of the color scenes contained significantly more flicker, though, than was apparent in the black and white scenes. The graphics used to explain some scenes, I thought, were done more artistically in the original DeMille production. Having said all that, I still believe that this set is well worth having, especially in any Christian household, and will make a magnificent gift. The set also includes a very useful booklet containing many interesting facts about DeMille, the actors and how the original film was conceived and produced. This, in itself, adds significant value for those who are interested in film history. The depiction of Jesus by H.B. Warner is incredible, inspirational and unforgettable! No one else has or will ever come close to this portrayal of Christ on the screen.
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