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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

Plot: Erstwhile childhood friends, Judah Ben-Hur and Messala meet again as adults, this time with Roman officer Messala as conqueror and Judah as a wealthy, though conquered, Israelite. A slip of a brick during a Roman parade causes Judah to be sent off as a galley slave, his property confiscated and his mother and sister imprisoned
Release Date: Friday, December 25 1925
99 years ago
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Portrait of Ramon NovarroRamon NovarroRamon Novarro was 26 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Judah Ben-Hur'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 05 1899 –
Wed, Oct 30 1968
Portrait of Francis X. BushmanFrancis X. BushmanFrancis X. Bushman was 42 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Messala'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 09 1883 –
Tue, Aug 23 1966
Portrait of May McAvoyMay McAvoyMay McAvoy was 26 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Esther'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 06 1899 –
Thu, Apr 26 1984
Portrait of Betty BronsonBetty BronsonBetty Bronson was 19 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Mary'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 17 1906 –
Tue, Oct 19 1971
Portrait of Claire McDowellClaire McDowellClaire McDowell was 48 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Princess of Hur'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 31 1877 –
Sun, Oct 23 1966
Portrait of Kathleen KeyKathleen KeyKathleen Key was 22 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Tirzah'.
Birthday: Wed, Apr 01 1903 –
Wed, Dec 22 1954
Portrait of Carmel MyersCarmel MyersCarmel Myers was 26 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Iras'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 04 1899 –
Sun, Nov 09 1980
Portrait of Nigel De BrulierNigel De BrulierNigel De Brulier was 48 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Simonides'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 08 1877 –
Fri, Jan 30 1948
Portrait of Mitchell LewisMitchell LewisMitchell Lewis was 45 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Sheik Ilderim'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 25 1880 –
Fri, Aug 24 1956
Portrait of Leo WhiteLeo WhiteLeo White was 52 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Sanballat'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 09 1873 –
Mon, Sep 20 1948
Portrait of Frank CurrierFrank CurrierFrank Currier was 68 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Quintus Arrius'.
Birthday: Fri, Sep 04 1857 –
Sun, Apr 22 1928
Portrait of Charles BelcherCharles BelcherCharles Belcher was 53 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Balthazar'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 26 1872 –
Fri, Dec 10 1943
Portrait of Dale FullerDale FullerDale Fuller was 40 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Amrah'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 17 1885 –
Thu, Oct 14 1948
Portrait of Winter HallWinter HallWinter Hall was 53 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Joseph'.
Birthday: Fri, Jun 21 1872 –
Mon, Feb 10 1947
Portrait of Reginald BarkerReginald BarkerReginald Barker was 39 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 02 1886 –
Fri, Feb 23 1945
Portrait of John BarrymoreJohn BarrymoreJohn Barrymore was 43 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Feb 15 1882 –
Fri, May 29 1942
Portrait of Lionel BarrymoreLionel BarrymoreLionel Barrymore was 47 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 28 1878 –
Mon, Nov 15 1954
Portrait of Clarence BrownClarence BrownClarence Brown was 35 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, May 10 1890 –
Mon, Aug 17 1987
Portrait of Manuel CaballeroManuel CaballeroManuel Caballero was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Roman Guard (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gilbert ClaytonGilbert ClaytonGilbert Clayton was 66 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 18 1859 –
Wed, Mar 01 1950
Portrait of Joan CrawfordJoan CrawfordJoan Crawford was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Tue, May 10 1977
Portrait of Jacob DanceJacob DanceJacob Dance was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Wealthy Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Marion DaviesMarion DaviesMarion Davies was 28 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 03 1897 –
Fri, Sep 22 1961
Portrait of William DonovanWilliam DonovanWilliam Donovan was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Charioteer of Corinthian Bay Team (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bill ElliottBill ElliottBill Elliott was 21 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Oct 16 1904 –
Fri, Nov 26 1965
Portrait of Ray ErlenbornRay ErlenbornRay Erlenborn was 10 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 21 1915 –
Mon, Jun 04 2007
Portrait of Douglas FairbanksDouglas FairbanksDouglas Fairbanks was 42 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 22 1883 –
Tue, Dec 12 1939
Portrait of George FitzmauriceGeorge FitzmauriceGeorge Fitzmaurice was 40 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 13 1885 –
Thu, Jun 13 1940
Portrait of Sidney FranklinSidney FranklinSidney Franklin was 32 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 20 1893 –
Thu, May 18 1972
Portrait of Rosita GarciaRosita GarciaRosita Garcia was 19 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Slave Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Aug 11 1906 –
Fri, May 23 1997
Portrait of Janet GaynorJanet GaynorJanet Gaynor was 19 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Slave Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 06 1906 –
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Portrait of John GilbertJohn GilbertJohn Gilbert was 28 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 10 1897 –
Thu, Jan 09 1936
Portrait of Dorothy GishDorothy GishDorothy Gish was 27 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Mar 09 1898 –
Tue, Jun 04 1968
Portrait of Lillian GishLillian GishLillian Gish was 32 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Oct 14 1893 –
Sat, Feb 27 1993
Portrait of Samuel GoldwynSamuel GoldwynSamuel Goldwyn was 46 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 17 1879 –
Thu, Jan 31 1974
Portrait of Harry GordonHarry GordonHarry Gordon was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Centurion (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Sid GraumanSid GraumanSid Grauman was 46 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 17 1879 –
Sun, Mar 05 1950
Portrait of William GreenWilliam GreenWilliam Green was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Noble JohnsonNoble JohnsonNoble Johnson was 44 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Crowd Member (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 17 1881 –
Mon, Jan 09 1978
Portrait of Rupert JulianRupert JulianRupert Julian was 46 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 23 1879 –
Mon, Dec 27 1943
Portrait of Henry KingHenry KingHenry King was 39 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 24 1886 –
Tue, Jun 29 1982
Portrait of Harold LloydHarold LloydHarold Lloyd was 32 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Apr 18 1893 –
Mon, Mar 08 1971
Portrait of Carole LombardCarole LombardCarole Lombard was 17 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Slave Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 06 1908 –
Fri, Jan 16 1942
Portrait of Cliff LyonsCliff LyonsCliff Lyons was 24 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Charioteer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 05 1901 –
Sun, Jan 06 1974
Portrait of Mickey MillerickMickey MillerickMickey Millerick was 20 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 30 1905 –
Tue, Sep 30 1986
Portrait of Carlotta MontiCarlotta MontiCarlotta Monti was 18 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Slave Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jan 25 1907 –
Wed, Dec 08 1993
Portrait of Colleen MooreColleen MooreColleen Moore was 26 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 18 1899 –
Mon, Jan 25 1988
Portrait of Claude PaytonClaude PaytonClaude Payton was 43 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Jesus Christ (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 30 1882 –
Tue, Mar 01 1955
Portrait of Mary PickfordMary PickfordMary Pickford was 33 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Chariot Race Spectator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 07 1892 –
Tue, May 29 1979
Portrait of Satini PualoaSatini PualoaSatini Pualoa was 20 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jul 13 1905 –
Tue, Apr 07 1998
Portrait of Leonora SummersLeonora SummersLeonora Summers was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as '(uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Tom TylerTom TylerTom Tyler was 22 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Charioteer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 09 1903 –
Mon, May 03 1954
Portrait of Christiane YvesChristiane YvesChristiane Yves was 20 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Hedonist (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Feb 26 1905
Portrait of Gary CooperGary CooperGary Cooper was 24 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Roman Guard (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, May 07 1901 –
Sat, May 13 1961
Portrait of Clark GableClark GableClark Gable was 24 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Roman Guard (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 01 1901 –
Wed, Nov 16 1960
Portrait of Myrna LoyMyrna LoyMyrna Loy was 20 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Slave Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Aug 02 1905 –
Tue, Dec 14 1993

Crew

Portrait of Fred NibloFred NibloFred Niblo was 51 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Director'
Birthday: Tue, Jan 06 1874 –
Thu, Nov 11 1948
Portrait of Clyde De VinnaClyde De VinnaClyde De Vinna was 35 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sun, Jul 13 1890 –
Sun, Jul 26 1953
Portrait of René GuissartRené GuissartRené Guissart was 37 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 24 1888 –
Thu, May 19 1960
Portrait of Karl StrussKarl StrussKarl Struss was 39 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Tue, Nov 30 1886 –
Wed, Dec 16 1981
Portrait of Percy HilburnPercy HilburnPercy Hilburn was 36 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 08 1889 –
Fri, May 31 1946
Portrait of B. Reeves EasonB. Reeves EasonB. Reeves Eason was 39 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Stunt Coordinator, Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 02 1886 –
Sat, Jun 09 1956
Portrait of Christy CabanneChristy CabanneChristy Cabanne was 37 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Second Unit Director'
Birthday: Sun, Apr 15 1888 –
Sun, Oct 15 1950
Portrait of Carey WilsonCarey WilsonCarey Wilson was 36 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Continuity, Scenario Writer'
Birthday: Sun, May 19 1889 –
Thu, Feb 01 1962
Portrait of Louis B. MayerLouis B. MayerLouis B. Mayer was 41 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Jul 12 1884 –
Tue, Oct 29 1957
Portrait of J.J. CohnJ.J. CohnJ.J. Cohn was 30 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Producer'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 03 1895 –
Fri, Jan 12 1996
Portrait of Irving ThalbergIrving ThalbergIrving Thalberg was 26 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Producer'
Birthday: Tue, May 30 1899 –
Mon, Sep 14 1936
Portrait of Samuel GoldwynSamuel GoldwynSamuel Goldwyn was 46 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sun, Aug 17 1879 –
Thu, Jan 31 1974
Portrait of Lloyd NoslerLloyd NoslerLloyd Nosler was 25 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Editor'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 13 1900 –
Thu, Sep 26 1985
Portrait of William AxtWilliam AxtWilliam Axt was 37 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Thu, Apr 19 1888 –
Fri, Feb 13 1959
Portrait of David MendozaDavid MendozaDavid Mendoza was 31 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 13 1894 –
Sun, Mar 23 1975
Portrait of Paul KerschnerPaul KerschnerPaul Kerschner was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Cinematography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Frank McGrathFrank McGrathFrank McGrath was 22 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 02 1903 –
Sat, May 13 1967
Portrait of Lew WallaceLew WallaceLew Wallace would have been no older than 77 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Novel'
Birthday: Tue, Apr 10 1827 –
Wed, Feb 15 1905
Portrait of Tom TylerTom TylerTom Tyler was 22 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Sun, Aug 09 1903 –
Mon, May 03 1954
Portrait of A. Arnold GillespieA. Arnold GillespieA. Arnold Gillespie was 26 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Sat, Oct 14 1899 –
Wed, May 03 1978
Portrait of H.H. CaldwellH.H. CaldwellH.H. Caldwell was 52 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Title Graphics'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 05 1873 –
Thu, Apr 27 1939
Portrait of David SharpeDavid SharpeDavid Sharpe was 15 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 02 1910 –
Sun, Mar 30 1980
Portrait of June MathisJune MathisJune Mathis was 38 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Adaptation'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 30 1887 –
Tue, Jul 26 1927
Portrait of Bess MeredythBess MeredythBess Meredyth was 35 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Continuity'
Birthday: Wed, Feb 12 1890 –
Sun, Jul 13 1969
Portrait of Allen PomeroyAllen PomeroyAllen Pomeroy was 25 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Oct 23 1900 –
Sat, Sep 04 1976
Portrait of Horace JacksonHorace JacksonHorace Jackson was 27 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Settings, Art Direction'
Birthday: Tue, Mar 29 1898 –
Sat, Jan 26 1952
Portrait of Katherine HillikerKatherine HillikerKatherine Hilliker was 40 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Title Graphics'
Birthday: Sat, Apr 25 1885 –
Mon, Dec 06 1965
Portrait of Buster GallagherBuster GallagherBuster Gallagher was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mickey MillerickMickey MillerickMickey Millerick was 20 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Thu, Nov 30 1905 –
Tue, Sep 30 1986
Portrait of Mrs. E.F. ChaffinMrs. E.F. ChaffinMrs. E.F. Chaffin was 42 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Wardrobe Supervisor'
Birthday: Sun, Jan 14 1883 –
Tue, Dec 30 1975
Portrait of ErtéErtéErté was 33 in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Costumer'
Birthday: Wed, Nov 23 1892 –
Sat, Apr 21 1990
Portrait of Spike SpackmanSpike SpackmanSpike Spackman was >> in Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday