![[Book #171333] Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ. Francis X. Bushman Ramon Novarro, May McAvoy, Lew Wallace, Fred Niblo, June Mathis, starring, novel, director, screenwriter.](https://royalbooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/171333.jpg?width=768&height=1000&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1782455778)
Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer [MGM], 1925. Two vintage reference photographs from the 1925 silent film, both showing Ramon Novarro and a heavily bejeweled May McAvoy. Mimeo snipes on the versos.
Jewish prince Ben-Hur is sent to prison at the behest of his childhood friend Messala as a result of a mishap during a Roman parade. Through sheer will, the prince endures prison and, once released, vows revenge on his childhood friend. The most expensive silent film made, with a budget of $3.9 million, and the second of five adaptations of Lew Wallace's 1880 novel.
Shot on location in Italy and California.
10 x 8 inches. About Near Fine, lightly toned.
National Film Registry. Godard, Histoires de cinema.
[Book #171333]
Price: $325.00