Review of The Ten Commandments (1956) by Joshua F — 14 Apr 2014

Celebrating Passover (and spending a sick day) watching this classic for my first time.

This review of The Ten Commandments (1956) was written by Joshua F on 14 Apr 2014.

The Ten Commandments has generally received positive reviews.

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