Ben-Hur (1959 film) Rózsa won his third Academy Award for his score. , it is the only musical score in the ancient and medieval epic genre of film to win an Oscar. Like most film musical soundtracks, it was issued as an album for the public to enjoy as a distinct piece of music. The score was so lengthy that it had to be released in 1959 on three LP records, although a one-LP version with Carlo Savina conducting the Symphony Orchestra of Rome was also issued. In addition, to provide a more "listenable" album, Rózsa arranged his score into a ""Ben-Hur" Suite",
The Rookie (1959 film) Newmar was in the film for "oomph". Filming took place in August 1959 under the title "The Last Rookie". Lippert said he spent $250,000 to sell the film. "The Rookie" scored a strong box office performance, encouraging 20th Century Fox to rehire Noonan and Marshall for a second feature, originally titled "Double Trouble" but renamed "Swingin' Along" prior to its 1962 release. It was not successful and Noonan and Marshall broke up to pursue solo careers. The Rookie (1959 film) The Rookie is a 1959 American comedy film directed by George O'Hanlon in CinemaScope. It was the first film starring