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
Ramon A. Estella Ramon A. Estella Ramon A. Estella (1911 – 1991) was a pre-war Philippines movie director and actor. 1. 1957 / Kembali Saorang / One Came Back / Ramon Estella / Malay Film Productions 2. 1958 / Anak Pontianak / Son of Pontianak / Ramon Estella / Malay Film Productions 3. 1958 / / The Rape of Malaya / Ramon Estella / Malay Film Productions 4. 1959 / / Love Crazy / Ramon Estella / Malay Film Productions 5. 1959 / Samseng / Gangster / Ramon Estella / Malay Film Productions 6. 1963 / / King of Dracula / Ramon Estella