The Sound of Silents film series brings live musical accompaniment to silent film-era classics. The 1925 epic version of Ben-Hur, directed by Fred Niblo (Mark of Zorro, Way Out West), follows the story of the title character as he’s separated from his family by the powerful Roman tribune, Messala (Francis Bushman). Ben-Hur (Ramon Novarro) becomes a champion chariot racer, and takes on Messala in an epic showdown—deemed by film critics as one of the 20th century’s most significant film scenes.
Free. 7pm, Thursday, March 19. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000, toledomuseum.org.
The Sound of Silents film series brings live musical accompaniment to silent film-era classics. The 1925 epic version of Ben-Hur, directed by Fred Niblo (Mark of Zorro, Way Out West), follows the story of the title character as he’s separated from his family by the powerful Roman tribune, Messala (Francis Bushman). Ben-Hur (Ramon Novarro) becomes a champion chariot racer, and takes on Messala in an epic showdown—deemed by film critics as one of the 20th century’s most significant film scenes.
Free. 7pm, Thursday, March 19. Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle. 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000, toledomuseum.org.
