Franklyn Farnum

The Ten Commandments -- The Egyptian Prince, Moses, learns of his true heritage as a Hebrew and his divine mission as the deliverer of his people.

East of Eden -- Based on the classic John Steinbeck novel, this Academy Award-winning film features the starring debut of movie idol and legend James Dean ('Rebel Without A Cause,' 'Giant') in this riveting drama revolving around two brothers' love for the same woman.

Jane Wyman ("Magnificent Obsession," "The Yearling," TV's "Falcon Crest") won an Academy Award for her moving portrayal of a deaf mute who lives in a remote Nova Scotia fishing village. After learning sign language from a compassionate doctor, she is raped by a local bully and gives birth to an illegitimate son, Johhny Belinda. When the rapist returns to claim his son, she fights to keep him. Nominated for 12 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Story and Cinematography. Agnes Moorehead (TV's "Bewitched," "Citizen Kane") plays Wyman's unsympathetic sister and received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Charles Bickford ("The Song of Bernadette," TV's "The Virginian") received on Oscar nomination as Wyman's stoic fisherman father. Lew Ayres' ("All Quiet on the Western Front") sensitive portrayal of the compassionate doctor caught in the crossfire earned an Oscar nomination. A monumental cinematic achievement.

Multiple Oscar-nominee Irene Dunne ("The Awful Truth," "Love Affair") stars in this moving family drama about a family of Norwegian immigrants who face the trials of life in turn-of-the-century San Francisco. Nominated for five Oscars, including Best Actress (Dunne), Best Actor (Oscar Homolka - "Sabotage") and Best Supporting Actress for both Golden Globe and Emmy-winners Barbara Bel Geddes ("Dallas") and Ellen Corby ("The Waltons").