The Time Machine
1960
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George Pal (born György Pál Marczincsak; Hungarian: [ˈmɒrt͡sint͡ʃɒk ˈɟørɟ ˈpɑːl]; February 1, 1908 – May 2, 1980) was a Hungarian-American animator, film director and producer, principally associated with the fantasy and science-fiction genres. He became an American citizen after emigrating from Europe.
- 2 sons
- Elisabeth "Zsoka" Pal (m.1930)
- Julius György Marczincsak
- 1931–1975
George Pal was a Hungarian-born filmmaker who created stop-motion animation, Puppetoon films, and sci-fi classics. He worked with many talented collaborators and received six Oscars for his innovative and visionary work.
- Director, Producer, Cinematographer
- February 1, 1908
- 2 min
- May 2, 1980
George Pal was a Hungarian-born filmmaker who created stop-motion animation, Puppetoon films, and live-action sci-fi classics. He worked with many talented collaborators and received six Academy Awards for his innovative and visionary work.
- February 1, 1908
- May 2, 1980
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May 7, 2024 · George Pal was a Hungarian-born animator, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the science-fiction genre, especially noted for his work with special effects. He also created Puppetoons, a popular series of animated shorts.
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- The Time Machine (1960) IMDb rating: 7.5/10. This, the first time H. G. Wells' novella of the same name was made into a film, features Rod Taylor as Edwardian inventor and explorer George (a cipher for Wells himself) who travels into the far future in a time machine of his own making.
- 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) IMDb rating: 7.1/10. A stranger, Dr. Lao (Tony Randall), appears in Abalone, Arizona and advertises his traveling circus, which will open for two nights only.
- The War of the Worlds (1953) IMDb rating: 7.0/10. Producer George Pal and director Byron Haskin were the perfect combination to bring this most famous alien invasion story to the big screen.
- Houdini (1953) IMDb rating: 6.8/10. George Pal doesn't seem to have been able to make a film, even about real-life people, without adding a tincture of fantasy.
George Pal was a Hungarian-born animator, film director and producer known for his Puppetoon shorts and sci-fi and fantasy films. He won an honorary Oscar in 1944 and worked on classics like The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds and When Worlds Collide.
Jul 11, 2020 · Learn how producer George Pal revolutionized sci-fi cinema with classics like Destination Moon, When Worlds Collide, and The War of the Worlds. Discover his background, vision, and legacy in this Criterion Collection Blu-ray review.
