Ben Hur Collection

"Ben-Hur, "the New Drama at Drury Lane, the Chariot Race (litho)
1043671 " Ben-Hur, " the New Drama at Drury Lane, the Chariot Race (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ben-Hur)

Miss Constance Collier in Ben Hur (colour photo)
2818028 Miss Constance Collier in Ben Hur (colour photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Constance Collier in Ben Hur)

Lew Wallace (1827-1905) Civil War General and First Governor of New Mexico (b / w photo)
PNP245857 Lew Wallace (1827-1905) Civil War General and First Governor of New Mexico (b/w photo) by American Photographer

"Ben-Hur, "at Drury Lane, the Scene at the Fountain of Castalia (litho)
1629882 " Ben-Hur, " at Drury Lane, the Scene at the Fountain of Castalia (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ben-Hur)

Mr Jack Fielding (left) and Mr E Ogle examine a gold-trimmed Roman officers costume against a background of other elaborate props which will feature in the Ben Hur tableau

Constance Collier in Ben Hur, c1902. Artist: Biograph Studio
Constance Collier in Ben Hur, c1902. British film actress and acting coach Constance Collier (1878-1955) in the role of the temptress, Iras

Filming the chariot race from Ben-Hur, 1925 (b / w photo)
XJF406240 Filming the chariot race from Ben-Hur, 1925 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Filming a Roman Circus
Impression of a roman chariot on the set of the 1925 movie Ben-Hur showing a Roman team galloping at full pelt. Date: 1932

ADVERTISEMENT: BOOKS, 1890. American magazine advertisements for Standard and Miscellaneous Works, including a volume of Shakespeare, Les Miserables by Victor Hugo, and Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace, 1890

Constance Collier / Benhur
CONSTANCE COLLIER English actress (appeared in Ben Hur at Drury Lane 1902 amongst other roles)

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Step back in time and experience the epic drama of 'Ben-Hur' at Drury Lane. Witness the thrilling chariot race, inspired by Lew Wallace's classic novel, as Miss Constance Collier brings Judah Ben-Hur to life. Delve into the rich history of Rome with scenes at the Fountain of Castalia (litho) and the funeral games in honor of Patrocles, featuring Achilles on his chariot (c). Join Jack Fielding and E Ogle as they examine a gold-trimmed Roman officer in preparation for the production. Relive the magic of Ben-Hur through the lens of the 1925 film, as well as the 1890s advertisements for the Standard edition of the novel. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this timeless tale.