From the Manger to the Cross

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.

From the Manger to the Cross
Theatrical poster
Directed bySidney Olcott
Written byGene Gauntier
Produced byFrank J. Marion
Starring
CinematographyGeorge K. Hollister
Distributed byKalem
Release dates
  • October 3, 1912 (1912-10-03) (London)
  • October 17, 1912 (1912-10-17) (New York City)
Running time
71 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageSilent (English intertitles)
Budget$35,000
Box office>$1 million

Kalem released the film in October 1912 to critical acclaim. It saw a re-release in February 1919 following Vitagraph Studios' acquisition of Kalem.

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