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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated November 14, 1959 reads, "Director William Wyler, center, is pictured hosting Ramon Navarro and May McAvoy, left, stars of original 'Ben-Hur,' filmed more than 30 years ago. On hand to greet them, at MGM studios, and to extend an invitation to attend the Hollywood premier of 'Ben-Hur' at the Egyptian Theater on Nov. 24, are Haya Harareet and Stephen Boyd, who have leading roles in the spectacular new film. 'Ben-Hur' was produced by Sam Zimbalist and directed by William Wyler."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Wyler, William,--1902-1981 McAvoy, May,--1901-1984 Novarro, Ramon,--1899-1968 Harareet, Haya,--1931- Boyd, Stephen,--1931-1977 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Ben-Hur (Motion picture : 1959) Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Motion picture producers and directors--United States Motion picture studios--California--Culver City Men--California--Culver City Women--California--Culver City Cigarettes--California--Culver City Culver City (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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