The magnetic monster, released in 1953, is one of siodmaks few credits as director, and has gained something of a lost classic status since it has not been available in the u. Another 1950s scifi entry from producer ivan gog tors makes its bluray debut courtesy of kino lorber studio classics. In 1955 he produce science fiction theatre for tv amen, brother tonight music dude blaine sanford compose for one flick only, this one good stuff though, so, give listen to a magnetic monster. The title character has had a great deal of influence on hollywoods depictions of the legend of. Science producer guy ivan tors makin riders to the stars and gog the next year. The bomber that transported the scientists was a north american b.
The magnetic monster is a 1953 independently made american blackandwhite science fiction film, produced by ivan tors. The magnetic monster is the curt siodmakscripted tale of an old scientists creation inadvertently causing panic to the nation. It was cowritten by curt siodmak this was barkers first appearance as edgar rice burroughs apeman, while joyce had played jane opposite johnny weissmuller as tarzan in four previous films. The disc comes with a socko original trailer that explains why it did reasonably well at the box office. I went two or three, depending on your point of view into the 60s because trends dont watch calendars. Almost all dvd players can play dvdrs except for some older models made before 2000 please consult your owners manual for formats compatible with your player. Complete list of 50s science fiction films classic.
Jeffrey stewart and his pregnant wife connie jean byron completing the purchase. This product is madeondemand by the manufacturer using dvdr recordable media. Strock, that stars richard carlson, king donovan, and jean byron. Tarzans magic fountain is a 1949 tarzan film directed by lee sholem and starring lex barker as tarzan and brenda joyce as his companion jane. With richard carlson, veronica hurst, katherine emery, michael pate. A scotsman abruptly breaks off his engagement to pretty kitty and moves to his uncles castle in the scottish highlands. The magnetic monster is one of three movies produced by ivan tors in the 1950s that featured osi the office of scientific investigation. What impresses you most about the magnetic monster is that it is alone among. Once hard to see, it was part of an expensive mgmimage laserdisc set twenty years ago and then an mod dvd in 2011.
This movie has been released previously but this is the first time on bluray. Its likely most fondly remembered among devotees of 1950s scifi for. Since then the book has become something of a cult classic, with fans including stephen king, who discussed the novel in his 1981 book danse macabre and mentions it in his novelminiseries it. The wolf man is a 1941 american horror film written by curt siodmak and produced and directed by george waggner.
If you like scifi monster movies but youre tired of the same old enraged giant ray harryhausen lizards high on radiation flattening everything in sight, then the magnetic monster is for you. Curt siodmaks the magnetic monster 1953 is a truly novel science fiction film, in terms of its rather cerebral plot and lowkey, quietly intense execution. The magnetic monster 1953 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Films like the day the earth stood still 1951, the thing from another world 1951, it came from outer space 1953, the magnetic monster. Despite the fact that the stunning climax of this sciencefiction film happens to be stock footage from the german film, gold, this is actually a fairly interesting.
Besides it is a wonderful time capsule showing the common mans appreciation of science then and thankfully it avoids any tiresome reference to the red menace. Possibly due to its lack of conventional monsters, this 1953 scifi film does not. The magnetic monster 1953 directed by curt siodmak. The book covers almost but not quite exclusively science fiction movies released theatrically in the u. The magnetic monster is a 1953 film about scientists who discover an element that is dangerously magnetic. War of the worlds and the blockbuster legacy of george pal. Jamal, redman, keith murray, rampage the last boy scout. The magnetic monster official trailer despite the fact that the stunning climax of this sciencefiction film happens to be stock footage from the german film, gold, this is actually a fairly. The magnetic monster marked carlsons initial foray into scifi and horror and he would follow it with several better known titles that would forever associate him with that genre.
Mgm has now released the film as part of their limited edition collection, finally allowing a new generation of film fans a look at a very. Some mysterious things happen in a maze made from the hedges adjoining the. By hank reineke curt siodmaks the magnetic monster is one of the more thoughtful and thought provoking sciencefiction films of the era. With richard carlson, king donovan, jean byron, harry ellerbe. More info at 1953 the magnetic monster working for o. It has all the usual stylistic trappings of the genre, plus some great set pieces that will appeal to. Claude rains, warren william, ralph bellamy, patric knowles, bela lugosi, evelyn ankers, and maria ouspenskaya star in supporting roles. These things are always more fun when theres a monster actually stomping around instead of just being. The magnetic monster is one of the most original movies of the vast production that was made in the 1950s. Life returns to normal, as shown by lead osi agent, dr. Kitty and her aunt follow gerald a few weeks later, and discover he has suddenly aged. When local police or federal investigators are faced with a problem beyond the realm of conventional investigative methods, they turn to the o. The office of scientific investigation sends amen agents to investigate reports of unusual magnetic activity in various communities.
As much a mystery and, in its first half, a manhunt, as it is a scifithriller, the movie pushed lots of suspense buttons for viewers in 1953 and still holds up more than a half century. The magnetic monster 1953 scifi, drama video dailymotion. Street date december, 2011 available through the mgm limited edition collection 19. See below for a full list of curt siodmaks other genre films. The following is a list of american films released in 1953 donald oconnor and fredric march cohosted the 26th academy awards ceremony on march 25, 1954, held at the rko pantages theatre in hollywood. Although credited to curt siodmak, most of the film was actually directed by herbert l. The sound of rain meditation,autogenc training, deep sleep,relaxing sounds duration. Jean byron and richard carlson in the magnetic monster 1953 jean byron, richard carlson, king donovan. The magnetic monster movie trailer and videos tv guide. The film was released by united artists magnetic monster is the first feature film in ivan tors office of scientific investigation. Read the full synopsis of the magnetic monster, 1953, directed by curt siodmak, with richard carlson, king donovan, jean byron, at turner classic movies. Wow, an here is nice lil yuletide suprise from year 1953. Finding that sort of stuff appealing is the key to even moderately enjoying the magnetic monster. Donovans brain is a 1942 science fiction novel by american writer curt siodmak the novel became an instant classic and was adapted to movie form three times.
The film also features albert dekker and evelyn ankers. The magnetic monster starts out with a very lengthy voiceover, full of flowery. The magnetic monster sparks surging electricity in its sticking drama ordinarily attempting fastpaced expansions and isolated energy, yet it destructively hides in its own forgotten unknown which leads to a nonexistent existence. The monster of piedras blancas 1959 vostfr film complet. Produced by ivan tors whom would share screenplay credit with siodmak, this intriguing 1953 release from united artists is a cerebral, worthy addition to the classic scifi canon. The magnetic monster is a 1953 independently made american blackandwhite science fiction film, produced by ivan tors and george van marter, directed by curt siodmak and uncredited herbert l. The magnetic monster is a 1953 independently made american blackandwhite science fiction film. The magnetic monster 1953 directed by curt siodmak, herbert l. Curt siodmaks 1953 science fiction thriller the magnetic monster is a film that requires a lot of suspension of disbelief, but if you can turn your brain off, the flick can be a ton of fun. Some mysterious things happen in a maze made from the hedges adjoining the castle. Olde scottish martian economics remix w the magnetic monster 1953 duration. Overview of the magnetic monster, 1953, directed by curt siodmak, with richard carlson, king donovan, jean byron, at turner classic movies.
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