The illusion of the Red Sea parting was achieved by large "dump tanks" that were flooded, then the film was shown in reverse.
DeMille’s publicist and biographer, Donald Hayne, said Heston provided the voice of God at the burning bush, but Hayne did the voice of God giving the commandments. DeMille, who directed the epic film, as well as Heston. Some rumors of whose voice was used, were Cecil B. The voice was used heavily throughout the movie but was modified and mixed with sounds effects, making identification difficult. No one got an on-screen credit for the voice of God When Brenner was told that he would be playing opposite Charlton Heston and would be shirtless for a good portion of the movie, he started a rigorous weightlifting program because he didn’t want to be physically overshadowed by Heston. Here are a few little known facts about the movie: Yul Brenner bulked up for the part The movie has earned it's place in film history, winning seven Academy Awards including Best Motion Picture, Best Special Effects, Best Color Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Color Costume Design, Best Film Editing and Best Sound Recording. DeMille's 1956 epic telling of 'The Ten Commandments' has become an Easter holiday tradition, telling the story of the Egyptian prince, Moses, as he learns his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people. DeMille's 1956 classic 'The Ten Commandments.' Steven Spielberg's movie would more resemble his 'Saving Private Ryan' or Mel Gibson's 'Braveheart.' (SILVER SCREEN COLLECTION/GETTY IMAGES) Maat 11:07 pm EDTĪTLANTA - Cecil B.