Monday at the Movies: The Lost City of Cecil B. DeMille In-Person
In 1982 Peter Brosnan heard a story about an ancient Egyptian City buried in California. For thirty years he has been fighting to dig it up. In 2012, with funding from an independent "angel," an archaeological excavation of the site finally took place.
Because the filmmakers began their work in the 1980's, they were able to capture interviews with many of the people - actors, writers, chariot drivers and extras - who worked with DeMille in 1923. They also filmed interviews with people who worked on the second version of The Ten Commandments. The two versions of The Ten Commandments were like bookends on the remarkable career of Cecil B. DeMille. The documentary tells the story of these two films, interwoven with the story of the archaeological excavation of the site, as well as the incredible obstacles the project faced. Not Rated. 87 minutes.
- Date:
- Monday, August 3, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Liss Meeting Room
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Adult events
We show a film every Monday at 12:30 pm and again at 6:30 pm in the Lower Level Program room. All are welcome and no registration is required.