<p> Ramon Novarro was Ben-Hur to moviegoers long before Charlton Heston. The 1926 film made Novarro--known as Ravishing Ramon--one of Hollywood's most beloved silent film idols. His bright and varied career spanning silents talkies the concert stage theater and television came to a dark conclusion with his murder in 1968.</p><p> This comprehensive work details both the private and public aspects of Novarro's life to return him to his rightful place in film history. Includes a complete filmography and numerous photos.</p>