Definition

1. 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

1. United States film maker remembered for his extravagant and spectacular epic productions (1881-1959)