Every time I make a picture the critics' estimate of American public taste goes down ten percent.

Cecil B. According to biographer Carol Easton Beatrice grew up in a middle-class English household. Following the favorable response to the vivid color photography shot partly on location in the Canadian Rockies DeMille decided to always use Technicolor in his films.

Thalberg Memorial Award. He was married to Constance Adams DeMille in 1902 with whom he had four children: Cecilia Katherine John and Richard. In addition to his Academy Award win he was also awarded an Academy Honorary Award for his film contributions the Palme d'Or a DGA Award for Lifetime Achievement and the Irving G.