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 director, producer, and cinematographer who pioneered stop-motion animation and special effects. He created classics such as The War of the Worlds, The Time Machine, and 7 Faces of Dr. Lao.
- Director, Producer, Cinematographer
- February 1, 1908
- 2 min
- May 2, 1980
3 days ago · George Pal 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. (Read Martin Scorsese’s Britannica essay on film preservation.)
- Michael Barson
Learn about the life and career of George Pal, a Hungarian-born filmmaker who created stop-motion and special-effects classics such as The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and The Time Machine. Find out how he invented the term "Puppetoon" and worked with many talented collaborators in Hollywood.
- February 1, 1908
- May 2, 1980
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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.
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.
Nov 2, 2015 · Learn about the innovative film animation technique of George Pal, who created puppets with interchangeable limbs and faces. See his Puppetoons, Tubby the Tuba, Date with Duke, Sweet Pacific, and Yawning Man puppets from the National Museum of American History.
