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The King of Kings poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.3 / 100
1927·Biography / Drama / Family·2h 40m

THE KING OF KINGS

“Supreme in Theme! Gigantic in Execution!”

The King of Kings is the Greatest Story Ever Told as only Cecil B. DeMille could tell it. In 1927, working with one of the biggest budgets in Hollywood history, DeMille spun the life and Passion of Christ into a silent-era blockbuster. Featuring text drawn directly from the Bible, a cast of thousands, and the great showman’s singular cinematic bag of tricks, The King of Kings is at once spectacular and deeply reverent—part Gospel, part Technicolor epic.

Above the Line
Cecil B. DeMille·DirectorJeanie Macpherson·WriterJeanie Macpherson·StoryJ. Peverell Marley·Director of PhotographyHarold McLernon·Editor
Cast
H.B. Warner·Jesus, The ChristDorothy Cumming·Mary, the MotherErnest Torrence·PeterJoseph Schildkraut·Judas IscariotJames Neill·James - Brother of JohnJoseph Striker·John - the BelovedRobert Edeson·Matthew - the PublicanSidney D'Albrook·Thomas, the DoubterJacqueline Logan·Mary MagdaleneCharles Belcher·Philip
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 2
Cecil B. DeMille·DirectorD.W. Griffith·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Jeanie Macpherson·StoryJeanie Macpherson·Writer
Camera· 1
J. Peverell Marley·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Harold McLernon·EditorAnne Bauchens·Editor
Art & Design· 2
Earl Luick·Costume DesignAdrian·Costume Design
Production· 1
Cecil B. DeMille·Producer
By the Numbers
69.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
71%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$3M
ROI 109%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Epic, Inspiring, Family Friendly
Composition
Layered
Era
Contemporary
Visual Style
3d Render

“The poster features a layered composition with several animated characters. In the foreground, a man with a beard and long hair stands with outstretched hands, ”

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Key Elements
Small SwordCatBuildingPalm TreesMountains
Atmosphere
Golden
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Mixed
Design Score
7/10
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