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- Based on the 1933 science fiction novel of the same name, co-written by Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie, this George Pal science fiction classic tells the tale of the coming destruction of the Earth by way of a rogue star and its orbiting planet, a story that can best be described as Space Noah’s Ark.
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Dec 21, 2023 · When Worlds Collide features a thrilling apocalyptic storyline. The film follows the story of a group of scientists who discover that a rogue planet is on a collision course with Earth, leading to a race against time to build a spaceship to save humanity.
When Worlds Collide is a 1951 American science fiction disaster film released by Paramount Pictures. It was produced by George Pal, directed by Rudolph Maté, and stars Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hansen, and John Hoyt. The film is based on the 1933 science fiction novel of the same name, co-written by Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie.
When Worlds Collide is a 1933 science fiction novel co-written by Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie; they also co-authored the sequel After Worlds Collide (1934). It was first published as a six-part monthly serial (September 1932 through February 1933) in Blue Book magazine, illustrated by Joseph Franké.
- Philip Wylie, Edwin Balmer
- 1933
Jul 3, 2010 · Although both films, War of the Worlds and When Worlds Collide, were produced a few years apart in the early 1950s, they’re a match set of true science fiction adventure! One reason is because of George Pal, the Producer, the Man.
When Worlds Collide is a 1951 Science Fiction film, produced by George Pal and directed by Rudolph Maté. Based upon the 1933 novel by Philip Wylie and Edwin Balmer, it follows a group of astronomers who discover that a star is on a collision course with Earth.
Brief Synopsis. Scientists race against time to build a super rocket ship that can save a select group before the earth collides with another planet. Naturally, no one wants to be left behind for the final Armageddon.
Feb 21, 2024 · ”People don’t think of Baylor as having hell-raisers, but these were based on Baylor guys,” Reynolds said in the interview. “Wild things did go on.” Dr. Thomas Waggener, a friend of Reynolds and a dentist in Waco, was the basis and namesake for Sam Robards’ character, Kenneth Waggener.
