William Wyler of the most important directors in her career. "Friendly Persuasion" (1956) was awarded the Palme d'Or (Golden Palm) at the Cannes Film Festival. And in 1959, Wyler directed "Ben-Hur", which won 11 Oscars, a feat unequaled until "Titanic" in 1997. He had also assisted in the production of the . Wyler and its star, Charlton Heston, both knew what the film meant for MGM, which had massive investments in its final outcome, with the film's budget having gone from $7 million to $15 million, and the fact that MGM was already in dire financial straits. They were aware that if
Kong Oscars gate, Bergen intersection with Nygaten and Heggebakken, is Bergen katedralskole, one of the three upper secondary schools in Kong Oscars gate. Danielsen videregående skole is located directly opposite Bergen katedralskole on the west side of the street. Bergen Cathedral, one of Bergen's medieval churches, is located by the intersection with Lille Øvregate and Domkirkeplassen on the east side. Tanks videregående skole is located north of the intersection with Domkirkegaten and Lille Øvregate on the west side. Holy Cross Church, another medieval church, is situated by Nedre Korskirkeallmenningen near the north-western end of the street. Kong Oscars gate, Bergen Kong Oscars gate is