Color: Black; Red; White
A theater program for the film "Ben Hur," October 1926. The front cover is red with an illustration of actor Ramon Novarro in the title role of Ben Hur. He stands in a decorative chariot at the left. He swings a whip with his right arm. The title of the film is at the bottom left corner in black and white letters. At the top left of the inside are the words "Nothing Like It Ever Before - / Perhaps Never Again!" Below the latter is a brief description of the film's cost, time of production, and ground-breaking scenes. At the far right are an illustration of the chariot race; the title; the name of director Fred Niblo; the names of featured cast members; and the film company's name. At the bottom left corner are two black and white photographs of scenes from the film. At the top of the back is "Olympic Theater / FOR WHITE PATRONAGE." Below this is a listing of upcoming films that were to be screened in the theater. In good condition, the artifact has light creases and minor soiling.
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Three-dimensional, Theater programs, Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Motion picture actors and actresses, Motion pictures--United States, Silent films, Theaters--Los Angeles (Calif.)
