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John W. Harding
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 22 ม.ค. 2015
Insights and promos on my written work.
The Whole Unspoken 'Ben-Hur' Saga - Episode 5: Sabotage!
What role did saboteurs play in the failure of the "Ben-Hur" company abroad in 1924? This is a distillation of my research for the historical novel "Cast Aside: With Bushman at the Unmaking of 'Ben-Hur' in Italy" from BearManor Media Books.
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Francis X. Bushman's Moroccan Anecdote
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At one point in my novel "Cast Aside: With Bushman at the Unmaking of 'Ben-Hur' in Italy," star Francis X. Bushman despairs at seeing his career unraveling Does he regret going into silent movies? He answers with this anecdote of his travels in Morocco with sister Bernie. (Voice supplied via celebrity impersonation.)
The Whole Unspoken Ben-Hur Saga, Episode 4, Bushman and Bayne: The Great Secret
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How an illicit affair brought down Francis X. Bushman, the King of the Movies in 1918.
Cast Aside Promo in Italian
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The impact of Italian politics on "Ben-Hur" in 1925, narrated in Italian.
"Cast Aside" Promo
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How politics in Italy ran up the cost of making "Ben-Hur" in 1924.
The Whole Unspoken 'Ben-Hur' Saga, Episode 3: June Mathis - Changes
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How did "Ben-Hur" become June Mathis' greatest achievement ... and ultimate downfall?
The Whole Unspoken Ben-Hur Saga, Episode 02 "The Cosmic Arena"
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What drove war-time general Lew Wallace to write "Ben-Hur," and how was it reflected in the motives of his main characters?
Interview segment from "Battle" documentary
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In 2020 I was interviewed by a Russian film crew about my management role in the West Coast premiere of "War and Peace" in 1968. This is a short segment of the full-length film "Battle," which includes my on-camera interview.
The Whole Unspoken 'Ben-Hur' Saga, episode 1
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First video in a series on the incredible production history of the 1925 silent classic "Ben-Hur," covering both the year abroad in Mussolini's Italy and its controversial completion in California.
CAST ASIDE book trailer
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Behind the disaster of filming "Ben-Hur" in Mussolini's Italy and the coverup.
'The Ben Hur Murders' book trailer
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Here is a revised and fuller version of the book promo trailer for the historical Hollywood novel "The Ben-Hur Murders" by John W. Harding.
An Afternoon at Olney Theatre
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A casual visit to the Olney Theatre in Maryland in October of 1986. Host John W. Harding chats with local producer Bill Graham Jr. and actors Milo O'Shea, Kitty Sullivan and Ann Francine on topics ranging from life in the theater and the works of Stephen Sondheim, to stage icon Helen Hayes and the trials of performing in "Mame" on Broadway with Angela Lansbury.
Lisa's Birthday party (The Alamo)
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Cut from the genral release of John Wayne's "The Alamo" in 1960, this scene introduces a major melodic theme in the symphonic score by Dimitri Tiomkin. It underscores the family bonds of the fighters in the Alamo. Wayne's daughter Alissa is seen playing "Lisa."
The Designated Virgin: A Novel of the Movies - Book Trailer
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This is the same thing as the first ..?????😮
Another great instalment, fascinating stuff!
Glad you share my enthusiasm for the troubled history of this milestone.
Well done. Loved the footage; reminded me what the world was like at that time and place.
Thanks, Claudia. Were you channeling a previous incarnation?
@@johnw.harding282 I think so. I was following something of yours on this topic. I did receive a notification about this post.
Really cool interview!
Glad you liked it.
This made me want to get a tarot reading 😂
Thank you. I'm working on a new episode now.
Another excellent instalment!
excellent background to an over looked film, two first class novels bring the tale to light.
Thanks for taking the time. I'm planning on more episodes.
So interesting! Wild times - thanks for your excellent storytelling.
Fabulous interview! Thank you for sharing this!!!
I don't think She was much on Chill jerking Her around! ;)