The Day the Earth Stood Still

[Gene Steinberg]

I don't know how long this will last, or in what countries outside of the U.S. it's offered, but YouTube is offering the original 1951 classic sci-fi film, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" free with ads.

This movie heavily influenced the culture in the UFO field, particularly contactees.

Note: You have to click on the link to see it. It will not play elsewhere.

It was directed by Robert Wise, famous for "The Sound of Music" and "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," who also believed in UFOs.

 

[Richard Hawkins]

I don't know how long this will last, or in what countries outside of the U.S. it's offered, but YouTube is offering the original 1951 classic sci-fi film, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" free with ads.

This movie heavily influenced the culture in the UFO field, particularly contactees.

Note: You have to click on the link to see it. It will not play elsewhere.

It was directed by Robert Wise, famous for "The Sound of Music" and "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," who also believed in UFOs.

Yea it's available in the UK

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Terrific. Obviously it has early 1950s cultural sensibilities, but it still conveyed a powerful message.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

I am fascinated by the fact that the troops are closing in on Klaatu on Connecticut Avenue, in Washington, D.C. That's not far from where Major Keyhoe's NICAP, one of the major UFO clubs back in the 1950s and 1960s, was located.

 

[Richard Hawkins]

I don't know how long this will last, or in what countries outside of the U.S. it's offered, but YouTube is offering the original 1951 classic sci-fi film, "The Day the Earth Stood Still" free with ads.

This movie heavily influenced the culture in the UFO field, particularly contactees.

Note: You have to click on the link to see it. It will not play elsewhere.

It was directed by Robert Wise, famous for "The Sound of Music" and "Star Trek: The Motion Picture," who also believed in UFOs.

Yea it's available in the U

Terrific. Obviously it has early 1950s cultural sensibilities, but it still conveyed a powerful message.

Yes it did and I have to say I don't think the remake did in the way Michael Rennie's version does.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Some films do not have to be remade. I can say the same for TV shows and reboots.

 

[Trajanus]

This movie heavily influenced the culture in the UFO field, particularly contactees.

At least one contactee case predated the movie.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

True.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Among the biggest influences in the early UFO field, of course, was Ray Palmer.

 

[Trajanus]

Among the biggest influences in the early UFO field, of course, was Ray Palmer.

He was involved in the Maury Island hoax.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

That’s what has been claimed. But why would he involve Arnold?

 

[Richard Hawkins]

Gene just a foot note if you look for rocket reel cinema on you tube you can watch the original Captain Marvel movie serial when Billy Batson was Captain Marvel and not Shazam.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Yes, and the scorpion villain character was based on material written by Otto Binder in the comic books. Binder later was co-creator of Supergirl for DC.

I've seen that serial twice already, plus some of the chapters in a movie theater when I was a preteen.

For its time, the flying scenes were quite decent. They used similar technology for the Rocket Man and Commando Cody serials. The special effects were created by Theodore and Howard Lydecker, relying heavily on models.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Speaking of Superman, much of the flying effects work for "Adventures of Superman," the George Reeves TV version, were done by the late Thol 'Si' Simonson.

 

[Richard Hawkins]

Speaking of Superman, much of the flying effects work for "Adventures of Superman," the George Reeves TV version, were done by the late Thol 'Si' Simonson.

That's interesting I wasn't aware of that.

 

[Bob Zanotti]

I just checked the video link, Gene, and it's not available anymore, or maybe just not in Europe. But this works (free access):

BTW, I have the DVD. It may still be round.

 

[Bob Zanotti]

Uh Oh. Just search for "the day the earth stood still 1951 full movie". It's a Vimeo. You'll find it.

 

[Richard Hawkins]

Uh Oh. Just search for "the day the earth stood still 1951 full movie". It's a Vimeo. You'll find it.

Enjoyed the recent show Bob. Thank you.
Still reading the swing post and reading the amazing stories from all the wonderful sw and dxers out there.

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Another link:

But licensing is different around the world, to the confusion of everyone. And even the one that works today, will not work tomorrow.

 

[Richard Hawkins]

Another link:

But licensing is different around the world, to the confusion of everyone. And even the one that works today, will not work tomorrow.

Oh yes.The late great Michael Rene.