cecil b. demille

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Definition

Proper noun * Cecil B. DeMille: A United States film director and producer, famous for creating large-scale, lavish, and spectacular epic films, particularly in the early and mid-20th century. He lived from 1881 to 1959.

Usage

This term is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the historical figure, his body of work, or his distinctive style of filmmaking. * Cecil B. DeMille was a pioneer of the American cinema. * The director's vision was compared to that of Cecil B. DeMille. * She is studying the influence of Cecil B. DeMille on modern blockbusters.

Advanced Usage
  • DeMillean (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Cecil B. DeMille or his films, especially implying grand scale, spectacle, and a large cast.
    • The battle scene had a truly DeMillean grandeur.
Variants and Related Words
  • DeMille: A common shortened form of the name.
    • The film festival featured a retrospective on DeMille.
Synonyms
  • Film director
  • Movie maker
  • Auteur (specifically one known for a distinctive, grandiose style)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • Cast of thousands: A phrase often associated with DeMille's epic productions, denoting a film with an exceptionally large number of extras.
    • The historical drama, in true DeMille fashion, featured a cast of thousands.
Noun
  1. United States film maker remembered for his extravagant and spectacular epic productions (1881-1959)

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