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Black and white photograph. Race to Death….Charlton Heston and Stephen Boyd lead competition for the climactic chariot race of MGM's "Ben-Hur." With 78 horses and nine chariots participating, scene was filmed on what is believed to be the largest single set ever constructed for a motion picture. It covers 18 acres and track has 1500 feet of straitways alongside central spina. "Ben-Hur" MGM's spectacular film based upon Gen. Lew Wallace's classic novel, has a cast of thousands headed by Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Haya Harareet, High Griffith, Martha Scott, Cathy O'Donnell, "Ben-Hur" is being presented in 70mm and full stereophonic sound. The picture was directed by William Wyler and produced by Sam Zimbalist.
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The University of South Florida, Tampa Campus4202 East Fowler Ave. LIB122TampaFL33620-5400USA
