pattern of the exposition of the story itself. Its pace is slow by modern standards, doubtless an attempt to obtain dignity, and Bland's performance is so sedately remote as to be not so much an acting performance at all but a series of dignified poses." References Notes Sources Michel Derrien, Aux origines du cinéma irlandais: Sidney Olcott, le premier oeil, TIR 2013. Philippe Baron, Première passion, documentaire sur From the Manger to the Cross, France, 2009, 55 minutes, produit par Vivement lundi ! External links From the Manger to the Cross essay by Daniel Eagan at National Film Registry From the Manger to the Cross at SilentEra From the Manger to the Cross website dedicated to Sidney Olcott 1912 films American silent feature films American black-and-white films 1912 drama films Films directed by Sidney Olcott United States National Film Registry films Kalem Company films Biographical films about Jesus Films set in Jerusalem Films shot in Israel Portrayals of the Virgin Mary in film Cultural depictions of John the Baptist Silent American drama films Articles containing video clips Portrayals of Jesus in film 1910s rediscovered films Portrayals of Saint Joseph in film Portrayals of Mary Magdalene in film Rediscovered American films 1910s American films