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From the Manger to the Cross (1912) 



An account of the life of Jesus Christ, based on the books of the New Testament: After Jesus' birth is foretold to his
parents...



Directed by 

Sidney Olcott    

  

Writing credits 

Gene Gauntier   (scenario)

 



Cast  

 Robert Henderson-Bland ...  Jesus, the man 

 Percy Dyer ...  The Boy Christ 

 Gene Gauntier ...  The Virgin Mary 

 Alice Hollister ...  Mary Magdalene 

 Sidney Olcott ...  Blind Man 

 Samuel Morgan ...  Pilate 

 James D. Ainsley ...  John the Baptist 

 Robert G. Vignola ...  Judas 

 George Kellog ...  Herod 

 J.P. McGowan ...  Andrew 

 Helen Lindroth ...  Martha 

 Sidney Baber ...  Lazarus 

 Montague Sidney ...  Joseph 

 Jack J. Clark ...  John 

 Ethel Hollister ...  Young girl 

 George Hollister Jr. ...  Young boy 



Create a character page for: Blind ManYoung girlYoung boy  



Produced by 

Frank Marion ....  producer (as Frank J. Marion) 

  

Cinematography by 

George K. Hollister    

  

Art Direction by 

Henry Allen Farnham    

  

Release Dates 

UK  3 October 1912 (London) 

USA  17 October 1912 (New York City, New York) 

USA  1913  





Also Known As (AKA)

Del pesebre a la cruz Spain 

From the Manger to the Cross, or Jesus of Nazareth (undefined) (copyright title) 

Jesus of Nazareth USA (recut version) 





5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful :-

Has Several Strengths, 18 August 2004

Author: SL from Ohio





While this pioneering effort does have some shortcomings that would now be easy to point out, it also has several
strengths that are quite commendable, given that it was one of the earliest full-length movies to be produced. While
mostly a straightforward rendering of the life of Jesus Christ, it has a number of visual effects that, while not
flashy, are generally effective. The decision to film it in or near the original locations of the story, while
introducing some occasional anachronisms, works in general, and gives it a more appropriate feel than a studio backdrop
would have.



The adaptation by Gene Gauntier, the actress who also appears as Jesus' mother Mary, does a pretty good job of covering
a selection of events from Jesus' life. It does clearly assume a pretty good familiarity with the New Testament
writings, as in several scenes the point of the action is otherwise obscured. Even then, though, Robert
Henderson-Bland's low-key rendering of Jesus usually communicates a general image of gentleness and wisdom, which in
many cases is more significant than the specific teachings.



The whole picture is shot in the old 'tableau' format, which does, in particular, minimize the impact of
Henderson-Bland's performance. But most audiences of its own era would almost certainly have found this a worthwhile and
believable portrayal of the life of Christ, and even now it deserves some commendation for its positive qualities. 





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FIRST AMERICAN FEATURE FILM WELL DONE, 9 February 2004



Author: A from Atlanta, Georgia



Director Sidney Olcott did not have a stunning career. If anything it was mediocre at best. But on this effort he played
above his head, perhaps not even realizing it. "From the Manger to the Cross" is a beautiful film, rich in
substance and well acted as well.



The story is well known and Olcott details all of Christ's shining biblical moments in a series of scenes that overcomes
many setbacks of the early 1910's. Of particular note is the way he uses a large cast to still convey the emotions
present during a particular scene. Christ's admittance to his disciples that his days on earth are numbered come to mind
here. On location shooting, no easy task for its day considering the entire thing was done in Egypt and Palestine, would
definitely be another.



Even with these tools, the film may have fallen flat were it not for Robert Henderson-Bland's portrayal of Jesus. When
the most crucial aspects of the Messiah's personality are the things he said, how can a silent film succeed in showing
his substance? Answer: facial expressions and body language. And Bland, without the as yet invented close-up, shines in
showing Christ as a man of wisdom, gentleness, and courage. Bland's Jesus is still among the finest to ever grace a
screen and we're closing in on a century of film following it. Robert Vignola's Judas also deserves a mention as
well.



It also bares mentioning that Timothy Howard's organ score, added in 1994 upon the film's home release, is a beautiful
addition. In 1998 "From the Manger to the Cross" was given the highest honor a film can receive: it was added
to the National Film Registry, an accolade it well deserves. For now and all time it should be recognized not only as
America's first feature film but as a testament to what can be accomplished in the name of art and love when all of the
pieces fall into the right place at the right time. Olcott and Henderson-Bland forever have a much deserved home in film
history's hall of fame.



The nutshell: required viewing for directing, acting, technological achievement, and artistic beauty...8/10. 



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biblical curio, 13 September 2003

Author: d from United Kingdom



Sidney Olcott's curious life of Christ was staple fare for 50s schoolkids under the guise of the terrible voiceover
version distributed by Rev. Brian Hessian - this was the version I first saw and although the quality of the film, all
its anachorisms aside, shone through, I didn't think the marriage of modernish narration to silent splendour worked at
all. 



I later saw a tinted copy on video with a lovely musical accompaniment and was struck by the touching portrayal of
Robert Henderson-Bland as Jesus. Some of the camera tricks are justly famous, the boy and the cross probably more so
than any other, but this very early feature film is one of the best I have seen so far. 



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Not so many things, 5 December 2002



Author: bl from New York City



This movie is not the first feature picture. That distinction appears to go to an Australian film, NED KELLY AND HIS
GANG from about 1906. Others, particularly the Italians, had made a few films of more than a couple of reels before FROM
THE MANGER TO THE CROSS came out. Nonetheless, this movie is historically very important as the first American
feature..... and much of it was shot on location in Egypt and what was then Palestine. It was an enormous undertaking in
its time and deserves our respect.



But, does that mean it is worth seeing? Well, if you are fascinated by the history of the film, yes. If you are
unfamiliar with silent film techniques, then no, almost certainly not.



This film is shot as a series of tableaux. In the films of D.W. Griffith and others of his line, the titles explain the
picture. In tableaux, the pictures illuminate the text of the titles, like an illustrated edition of a novel. Given the
average American's familiarity with the subject of this movie -- the life and death of Jesus Christ -- and the use of
quotes from the New Testament as titles, this is precisely the effect of FROM THE MANGER TO THE CROSS: an exciting one,
for people who never got to travel further than downstate. To a modern audience, however, it will seem static, as this
style of moviemaking went out of style by about 1920.



Second, there are the anachronisms. Cities are shown in their modern guises and if Jesus never saw the walls of Nazareth
reared by the Crusaders, so much the worse for the moviegoer. If the nose of the Sphinx was battered off some time
between 700 and 1000 AD, someone viewing this picture would never know it, given that Jesus, Joseph and Mary are shown
sitting in front of the Sphinx and a pyramid to illustrate the Egyptian exile.



So there are problems with this movie that make it something not to be recommended to the average, or even above-average
moviegoer. However, if you love films for their own sake, give it a look. 



Crossing the Water, 30 April 2008



Author: w from Earth



*** This comment may contain spoilers ***



In Palestine, a virgin named Mary (Gene Gauntier) is visited by one of God's angels; subsequently, she becomes pregnant.
Meanwhile, an angel of God invites Joseph, a son of David, to wed Mary. The angel explains that Mary's child is the
savior Jesus Christ, who will grow up to save his people from their sins. The child grows up without fanfare; but, as an
adult (Robert Henderson-Bland ), Christ assembles disciples, and begins performing miracles. He is persecuted for his
beliefs; and, finally, he is crucified.



For its time, a very good version of the often told story of Jesus Christ. Director Sidney Olcott and photographer
George Hollister do very well; their scenes with Mary, Joseph, and young Jesus in Egypt are a beautiful example. It's
nice to see the scenes with Jesus as a child; and, note the one where he carries a stick of lumber foreshadows the
crucifixion.



Mr. Henderson-Bland acts the part very well; he is subdued, and looks comfortable in the role. Ms. Gauntier, who
assisted Mr. Olcott greatly throughout the production, was certainly the film's most valuable player. The miracles
scenes are very silly looking, and acted; although, to be honest, I haven't seen enough people "raised from the
dead" to judge the antics on screen. The "walking on water" might have worked if the water was a little
calmer. There should have been more story explanation given for it, but the crucifixion elicited passion.



Not the first "feature" film, but an important one; for its lovely Egypt, Palestine, and Ireland location
scenes. "From the Manger to the Cross" is the peak production from the early "Kalem" film company.
Notably, it omits the resurrection (some versions add it, from another film). 



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