West Coast Welcomes "Ben Hur" 1950-1959

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New York, United States of America USA.

American commentary.

GV of Broadway at night 2 exterior shots of cinema advertising 'Ben-Hur' MS of cameramen CU William Wyler MS crowd waving MS. Stars Charlton Heston and Martha Hyer, Charlton kisses her on the cheek. MS. Debbie Reynolds and...

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Cataloguer:
Agnew
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
83909
Sort Number:
UN 3295 A
Time in/Out:
01:34:29:00 / 01:35:41:00
Canister:
UN 3295 A
Film ID:
2906.12
Issue Date:
1950 - 1959

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