Another classic was The Ten Commandments (1923). It was an early Cecil B. DeMille film. It used simple special effects techniques. The parting of the Red Sea was created by filming water that poured down the sides of a U-shaped tank. Then they ran the film backwards. This made the water appear to divide. The movie was remade in 1956. This remake had the same scene. It was one of the most exciting visual effects in film history. It was also the most expensive to date.