From the Manger to the Cross
| 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, 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.