Poster of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

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
98 years ago
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Cast

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

Crew

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