Charlton Heston in Costume For Ben Hur

(Original Caption) Hollywood, CA- Charlton Heston, who chauffeured his chariot to an Oscar in "Ben Hur" says it's about time he turned in his Biblical robes for a good comedy part. The square-jawed, 35-year-old actor starred in the two most spectacular religious movies of all time--"The Ten Commandments" and "Ben Hur". He is shown above in costume for his role in the 1959 production of "Ben Hur". He is posed seated leaning on one arm. Undated movie still.