This sepia-tone photo is of Francix X. Bushman in the role of Messala. Front markings include the numbers 218. The reverse has the following text attached. Messala (Francis X. Bushman) orders his former chum Ben-Hur (Ramon Novarro) to the galleys. From Metro-Goldwyn-Mayor motion picture epic, BEN HUR, adapted from Lew Wallace's novel and drama directed by Fred Niblo. 218