Why Cecil B. DeMille Be Famous?
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BoMar5353 — 17 years ago(April 16, 2008 07:34 PM)
He was a giant in the history of film- not as talented as Chaplin but a pillar in the film hall of fame BUT as a STRONG proponent and supporter of BLACKLISTING, he wasn't a nice man-and he didn't treat people well.
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parker_32_56 — 17 years ago(July 08, 2008 10:12 AM)
- He always made films that appealed to the public, like what Spielberg does today.
- He basiclly set the first standards for the biblical or historical epic.
- He was one the first men to be involved with Paramount Studios.
- His reputation for his success.
- His involvement with the blacklisting in the 40's.
- His notoriety.
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okwong-e — 17 years ago(February 26, 2009 08:37 AM)
A pioneer (one of the founding fathers of Hollywood) and, within his own varied work, the blueprint (both good and bad) for every modern director that makes films for BIG audiences (from Spielberg to Cameron to the likes of Michael Bay).
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cwente2 — 14 years ago(October 20, 2011 07:09 AM)
Let's be accurate. He was much in favor of "identifying" Communists (as most of the country was at the time). He was, also, the first director to break the "Blacklist" in his hiring practices (Eg., E. G. Robinson in 1954 for "The Ten C's"). And, as with everyone in positions of power, he had enemies (bitter) and friends (loyal). Similarly, like everyone (in "or" out of positions of power), he treated some people well and others badly but always with a purpose.
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James_Byrne — 14 years ago(October 20, 2011 10:10 AM)
DeMille was famous as a great showman who thought BIG!
Two of his movies of the 1950's, THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH and THE TEN COMMANDMENTS were two of the highest grossing films of all-time until the 1980's. These two movies were so popular that audiences flocked to see them two and three times each.
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FrancoNero — 15 years ago(May 09, 2010 06:10 PM)
CBD had the midas touch, from the 20's to the 50's he put out hit after hit. Though he wasn't so much of an artist as he was a showman, his moves made a ton of money. He helped make Hollywood the major center of filmaking.
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Diosprometheus — 11 years ago(March 26, 2015 11:09 AM)
He was Anthony Quinn's father in law.
Oh yes, he also is credited with making the first film for Paramount in 1914 called the Squaw Man. It was so popular it "put Hollywood on the map." He left actors free to develop their own characters and gave may unknown ones and down and out one breaks. From 1914 until his death, he made hit after hit, and money maker after money maker. Even his bad movies are interesting and fun. 'Nuff said.