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Includes two versions of the DeMille film: the 1927 155 min. premiere version, with a new score by Donald Sosin, and the 1928 112-minute general release, with a choice of new organ score by Timothy J. Tikker and original score by Hugo Riesenfeld.
Special features: New, restored digital transfers of both versions; behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "The king of kings"; cast portraits by W.M. Mortensen; production and costume sketches by Dan Sayre Groesbeck; stills gallery of rare production and publicity photos; original illustrated program and press book featuring photographs from the film's gala premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre and studio correspondence from DeMille; original theatrical trailers; booklet featuring a 1927 essay by DeMille, an excerpt from Robert S. Birchard's new book "Cecil B. DeMille's Hollywood", production notes, and a new essay by Peter Matthews.
Silent films with musical scores.