Cecil B. DeMille books in order
American film director, producer and actor
- Lived
- 1881–1959
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 5
- Also writes as
- ''C.B.''
Cecil B. DeMille published 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 2 other books, beginning with The Ten Commandments (1923). The best-known is The Autobiography of Cecil B. DeMille (1959).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Cecil B. DeMille
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The Autobiography of Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil B. DeMille's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
"This Nation Was Conceived in Liberty. for the Sake of All Mankind, Don't Let It Die in Bondage" (1945)
The Autobiography of Cecil B. DeMille (1959)
Plays in order
The King of Kings (1927)
Other books in order
The Ten Commandments (1923)
Autobiography (1959)
About Cecil B. DeMille
Cecil Blount DeMille, often known in popular culture as Mr. DeMille, was an American filmmaker and actor. Between 1914 and 1958, he created 70 features including silent and sound films. He is acknowledged as a founding father of American cinema and the most commercially successful producer-director in film history, with many films dominating the box office three or four at a time. His films were distinguished by their epic scale and by his cinematic showmanship. His silent films included social dramas, comedies, Westerns, farces, morality plays, and historical pageants.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Cecil B. DeMille FAQ
- How many books has Cecil B. DeMille written?
- Cecil B. DeMille published 2 non-fiction books, 1 play and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Cecil B. DeMille's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Autobiography of Cecil B. DeMille.
- What is Cecil B. DeMille's last book?
- The Autobiography of Cecil B. DeMille (1959).
- What is Cecil B. DeMille's most famous book?
- The Autobiography of Cecil B. DeMille (1959) is Cecil B. DeMille's most widely read book.
- Does Cecil B. DeMille write under a pen name?
- Yes: Cecil B. DeMille has also published as ''C.B.''.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.