The 1925 silent Ben-Hur stunned audiences with epic chariots and drama, paving the way for the legendary 1959 remake.

Throughout their 64-year marriage, Lydia Heston never knew who would be joining her for breakfast. “Sometimes there was this man in medieval armor sitting at the table or someone reading the Dead Sea ...

My colleagues are returning. Slowly. In the meantime, our office remains a ghostly work space. By David Vecsey Mr. Heston acted in some 100 films, but he is remembered chiefly for his roles as Moses, ...

There was so much for moviegoers to love about the biblical epic “Ben-Hur”: a riveting performance by Charlton Heston in his second major starring role. Hundreds of extras, elaborately clothed in hand ...

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Actor Charlton Heston died over the weekend in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the age of 84. He did more than star in epic films like Midway and Ben-Hur. Some of his characters glimpsed our future — and ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Nancy Reagan was heartbroken over Charlton Heston's death. President Bush hailed him as a "strong advocate for liberty," while John McCain called Heston a devotee for civil and ...