From the Manger to the Cross
The life of Jesus is played out in tableaux shot in the Holy Land.
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Title: From the Manger to the Cross; or, Jesus of Nazareth Summary: An account of the life of Jesus Christ, based on the books of the New Testament: After Jesus' birth is foretold to his parents, he is born in Bethlehem, and is visited by shepherds and wise... Directed by: Sidney Olcott Actors: R. Henderson Bland, Percy Dyer, Gene Gauntier Production Company: Kalem Company Release Date: 1913 (USA) Aspect Ratio: 1.33 : 1 An account of the life of Jesus Christ, based on the books of the New Testament: After Jesus' birth is foretold to his parents, he is born in Bethlehem, and is visited by shepherds and wise men. After a stay in Egypt to avoid King Herod, his family settles in Nazareth. After years of preparation, Jesus gathers together a group of disciples, and then begins to speak publicly and to perform miracles, inspiring hope in many of his listeners, but also arousing some dangerous opposition.
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- Director
- Sidney Olcott
- Starring
- Robert Henderson-Bland, Percy Dyer, Gene Gauntier, Alice Hollister, Sidney Olcott, Robert G. Vignola, Samuel Morgan, James D. Ainsley
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