August 1, 2009
I don't think that I will be watching this one, even though I probably should.
Carmel Myers, Claire McDowell, Francis X. Bushman
This renowned silent epic was one of the most expensive features of its day, and easily stands up to the later, technically superior version. Juda Ben-Hur, a Judean Prince forced to become a galley sl...( read more
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March 31, 2009One of the epic silent films of its day which inspired the late 50's version and many sandal epics to come, focuses on Jonah Ben Hur and his tribulations which start once he meets his former best friend who is now a Roman centurian, and through a misunderstanding is betrayed by h...( read more)
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August 27, 2008A much shorter, but basically the same version as the 1959 Ben-Hur movie.
This one is not fully color but has color in a few scenes.
Comes with the 4 disc version of the 1959 Ben-Hur movie. -
April 18, 2008I've seen some of this movie, and it's kinda scary, but probably good, too.
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July 18, 2007There's something about the 1925 silent version that moves me far more than the 1959 award-winning remake (with Charlton Heston, no less). Granted, a few of the acting performances are a bit wilted, but, overall, I care more about this group of characters; whereas I'm never real...( read more)
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