Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1925 film) his body. Gertrude Olmstead was cast as Esther. While on location in Italy, Walsh was fired and replaced by Ramon Novarro. The role of Esther went to May McAvoy. Shooting began in Rome, Italy in October 1923 under the direction of Charles Brabin who was replaced shortly after filming began. Additional recastings (including Ramon Novarro as Ben-Hur) and a change of director caused the production's budget to skyrocket. After two years of difficulties and accidents, the production was eventually moved back to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in Culver City, California and production resumed in the spring of 1925. B. Reeves Eason and Christy
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