Ben Hur (1959)

This is the solid William Wyler remake of the silent classic starring Charlton Heston. It swept the 1959 Academy Awards with 11(!) Oscars. “The most tasteful and visually exciting film spectacle yet produced by an American company.” Film Quarterly Pre-show Wurlitzer Organ music provided by New York Theatre Organ Society (NYTOS) beginning one-half hour prior to each film. The Marshall and Sterling Friday Film series is sponsored by Marshall & Sterling Insurance and Mix 97