cecil blount demille
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Cecil Blount DeMille: A United States film director and producer, renowned for creating lavish, large-scale epic films. He was a founding figure in the American cinema industry and is particularly remembered for his biblical and historical spectacles.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Cecil B. DeMille won an Academy Award for "The Greatest Show on Earth." (This names the specific filmmaker who received the award.)
- The director Cecil B. DeMille was known for his commanding presence on set. (This identifies the person by his profession and characteristic.)
- "The Ten Commandments" is perhaps Cecil B. DeMille's most famous film. (This attributes a creative work to its creator.)
Advanced Usage
- "A DeMillean spectacle": An adjective form (sometimes used informally) describing something reminiscent of DeMille's style—grand, epic, and visually extravagant.
- The battle scene was a DeMillean spectacle of thousands of extras and elaborate sets.
Variants and Related Words
- DeMille, Cecil B. DeMille: Common abbreviated forms of his name.
- DeMillean (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Cecil B. DeMille or his films.
Synonyms
- Film director, movie maker, auteur (specifically for a filmmaker with a distinctive style).
Related Phrases and Cultural References
- "Ready when you are, C.B.!": A famous line associated with DeMille, often humorously quoted to indicate readiness. It originated from his sets where actors would announce they were prepared for filming.
- The Cecil B. DeMille Award: A prestigious honorary Golden Globe Award for outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment, named in his honor.
Noun
- United States film maker remembered for his extravagant and spectacular epic productions (1881-1959)