From the Manger to the Cross | |
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Directed by | Sidney Olcott |
Written by | Gene Gauntier |
Produced by | Frank J. Marion |
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Cinematography | George K. Hollister |
Distributed by | Kalem |
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Running time | 71 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
Budget | $35,000 |
Box office | >$1 million |
From the Manger to the Cross or Jesus of Nazareth (often shortened to simply From the Manger to the Cross) is a 1912 American drama film directed by Sidney Olcott, written by Gene Gauntier (who also portrays Virgin Mary), and starring Robert Henderson-Bland as Jesus of Nazareth. Filmed on location in Egypt and in Palestine,[1] it tells the story of Jesus's life, interspersed with verses from The Bible.
Kalem released the film in October 1912 to critical acclaim. It saw a re-release in February 1919 following Vitagraph Studios' acquisition of Kalem.[2]