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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.

Black and white photograph. 2 copies.

Black and white photograph.

Black and white photograph. Battle Scene….Jack Hawkins (in helmet) as a Roman naval commander, fights with pirates who have invaded his galley in this scene from MGM's "Ben-Hur." "Ben-Hur," MGM's spectacular film based upon Gen Lew Wallace's classic novel, has a cast of many thousands headed by Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Haya Harareet, Hugh 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.

Black and white photograph.

Black and white photograph.

Black and white photograph.

Black and white photograph. From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer William Wyler's Presentation of Ben Hur. Copyright 1959, Loew's Incorporated. Permission granted for Newspaper and Magazine reproduction. Made in U.S.A.

Color photograph. A scene from "The Golden Blade." Colory Technicolor. A universal-International Picture. "Property of National Screen Service Corp. Licensed for display only in connection with the exhibition of this picture at your theatre. Must be returned immediately thereafter." "Copyright 1953 Universal Pictures Company, Inc. Permission granted for newspaper and Magazine reproduction. Any other use, including television Prohibited." Printed in U.S.A. 53/494