Rotten Tomatoes Submit search Movies Tv shows RT App News Showtimes

From the Manger to the Cross

Play trailer Poster for From the Manger to the Cross 1912 1h 30m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist Tomatometer Popcornmeter
88% Tomatometer 8 Reviews 44% Popcornmeter 50+ Ratings
Jesus' life, from his birth in a manger to his death by crucifixion.

Where to Watch

From the Manger to the Cross

Critics Reviews

View More
SF Chronicle Staff San Francisco Chronicle 06/03/2021
Throughout the five parts of the exhibition there is not the slightest effect of acting or straining for theatric effects. All is as simple as the great story of the Bible itself, yet remarkable in its realism. Go to Full Review Republic Staff Arizona Republic 06/03/2021
The present pictures that are running at the Lamara, From the Manger to the Cross are more wonderful in fact than [the Passion Play of Oberammergau]. Go to Full Review Inquirer Staff Philadelphia Inquirer 06/03/2021
The picture, presented by the Kalem Company, is a wonderful delineation of the New Testament story of the Man of Galilee. Throughout the entire five thousand feet of film, divided into five reels, a deep study is given of human emotions. Go to Full Review Yasser Medina Cinefilia 03/28/2024
6/10
What it offers about the life of Jesus has some strength in the costumes and settings, but its narrative often stumbles in common places by showing biblical events with conventional stereotypes and an idealized approach. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Rev. W.H. Jackson Moving Picture World 06/03/2021
As this is the world's greatest theme, it only follows that this is the greatest picture, and the Kalem Company must receive due commendation for...this wonderful film which places the highest and best uses of the moving picture in its most exalted place. Go to Full Review W. Stephen Bush Moving Picture World 06/03/2021
It is indeed a cinematographic gospel. Because of this sublime work it will be easier than it was before to "go forth and teach all nations." Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

View More
01/17/2018 For 1912, this was a pretty impressive accomplishment. As silent films go, it still holds up. See more 02/25/2014 In this century old silent epic, the life of Jesus Christ is depicted from birth to death, with some images of the figure looking very important intercut with title cards directly quoting the Bible. It is ok I guess, if certainly to see such an early screen adaptation of Jesus...but it is kind of dull. It is neat that they shot it in actual locations though. See more 02/21/2010 Excessively narrative, loses the essence. See more Read all reviews
From the Manger to the Cross

My Rating

Read More Read Less WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW POST RATING

Cast & Crew

View All

Sidney Olcott

Director

R. Henderson Bland

Jesus - the Man

Percy Dyer

Jesus as a Youth

Gene Gauntier

Mary

Alice Hollister

Mary Magdalene

J.P. McGowan

Wise Man
View All

From the Manger to the Cross

From the Manger to the Cross (1912) View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Jesus' life, from his birth in a manger to his death by crucifixion.
Director
Sidney Olcott
Screenwriter
Gene Gauntier
Production Co
Kalem Company
Genre
Drama
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 28, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m
Join The Newsletter Join The Newsletter Cookie Settings