Which American book once received a papal blessing and has been adapted to the big screen four times?

Czolgolz

Ben Hur. First work of fiction to be blessed by a pope. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben-Hur_%28book%29 Apr 09 06, 9:58 PM

gmackematix

Yay, Czol! I can't see our local am dram group recreating the stage version that article describes in the near future! Apr 10 06, 5:21 PM

lanfranco

Oh, I don't know, gmack. Judging by your descriptions of past roles, I think you'd make a cute Esther. But the chariot race WOULD be a bit of a problem. I'm fascinated by the treadmills. Apr 10 06, 5:56 PM

Baloo55th

You wouldn't cast him as Esther if you'd seen him... Apr 10 06, 6:05 PM

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