Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; 1925; dir: Fred Niblo; cast: Ramon Novarro, Francis X. Bushman, May McAvoy, Carmel Myers. Vintage original 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm.) U.S. still photograph, near fine condition. The image depicts a medium shot of Judah Ben-Hur (Ramon Novarro) being seduced by the beautiful Iras (Carmel Myers) while an older man watches in amusement. This vintage original still photograph is in near fine condition with a light 0.75 and 0.5 in. tear in the upper outer border on the right portion and light signs of wear at each corner. The renowned screenwriter June Mathis adapted Lew Wallace's famous novel for the screen. The film's exciting chariot race between Ben-Hur and Messala (Francis X. Bushman) remains a landmark of the Silent Era.

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