Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ

by Fred, Niblo B. Reeves Easton, Lew Wallace, Bess

$75 · Offered by Royal Books

Beverly Hills, CA: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer MGM , 1925. Vintage reference photograph from the 1925 film, showing actors Claire McDowell, Ramon Novarro, and Kathleen Key. Based on the 1880 novel. Jewish prince Ben-Hur is sent to prison at the behest of his childhood friend Messala as a result of a mishap during a Roman parade. Through sheer will, Ben-Hur endures hard labor and slavery in prison and, once released, vows revenge on Messala. The most expensive

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