A pictorial history of the movies (1943)

Record Details:

Title:
A pictorial history of the movies
Date:
1943
Publisher:
New York : Simon and Schuster
Volume:
A pictorial history of the movies
Leaf #:
000193
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 28, 2024
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BEN HUR ( 1926) 179 Ben Hur had a long and expensive history. Goldwyn bought the picture rights in 1922. June Mathis was the scenarist and supervisor; Charles Brabin was director; and George Walsh was to play the leading role. The three were sent to Italy to start production. However, the merger of Metro, Goldwyn, and Mayer in 1924 necessitated a cancellation of the original plans. In place of the original three, M-G-M sent over Carey Wilson and Bess Meredyth, scenarists and supervisors; Fred Niblo, director; and Ramon Novarro. Altogether the finished picture represented three years' work, in Italy and Hollywood, and an expenditure of over two million dollars. Here is the start of the famous chariot race. This scene alone, to build and shoot, cost a quarter of a million dollars. BELOW The cast included, besides Novarro, May McAvoy, Kathleen Key, Carmel Myers, and Betty Bronson. Francis X. Bushman, continuing as a villain, acted the role of Messala. This is the scene in the race where Messala, attempting to foul Ben Hur, lashes him with his whip.