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
2015 Box Office Entertainment Awards major categories in the awarding ceremonies, The Phenomenal Box Office Star, The Box Office King and The Box Office Queen. The deliberations were held at the Barrio Fiesta Restaurant in Greenhills, San Juan on May 16, 2015 attended by the representatives of GMMSF. New Special Awards were introduced at this event. This includes the Corazon Mendoza Samaniego Lifetime Achievement Award, which was given to Vic Sotto. Also included in the new Special Awards were the Breakthrough Box Office Indie Film Award, as well as the All-Time Highest Grossing Horror Film Award. 2015 Box Office Entertainment Awards The 46th Guillermo Mendoza