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''' Ben-Hur''' (1907) is a short film (silent, B&W, 15m), directed by [[Sidney Olcott]]. | ''' Ben-Hur''' (USA, 1907) is a short film (silent, B&W, 15m), directed by [[Sidney Olcott]]. | ||
~ Screenplay by [[Gene Gauntier]], based on [[Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880 Wallace), novel]]. | ~ Screenplay by [[Gene Gauntier]], based on [[Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880 Wallace), novel]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 01:45, 3 September 2018
Ben-Hur (USA, 1907) is a short film (silent, B&W, 15m), directed by Sidney Olcott.
~ Screenplay by Gene Gauntier, based on Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880 Wallace), novel.
Abstract
First cinematic adaptation of Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ (1880 Wallace), novel, with the chariot race dominating the footage. It is important in cinema history in that it resulted in the first lawsuit against a motion picture company for the violation of a literary copyright, thus establishing the premise of motion picture rights to books and plays.
Production
Produced in the United States (Kalem Company, 1907).