The war of the worlds
(DVD)
Contributors
Haskin, Byron, 1899-1984, film director.
Pal, George, film producer.
Lyndon, Barré, 1896-1972, screenwriter.
Barry, Gene, actor.
Robinson, Ann, 1929- actor.
Pal, George, film producer.
Lyndon, Barré, 1896-1972, screenwriter.
Barry, Gene, actor.
Robinson, Ann, 1929- actor.
Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2005].
ISBN
1415711666, 9781415711668
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Acorn Public Library District - Stacks | DVD WAR | On Shelf |
| Batavia Public Library District - Adult AV | DVD WAR | On Shelf |
| Beecher Community Library District - Stacks | DVD WAR | On Shelf |
| Berwyn Public Library - Stacks | DVD GOLDEN ERA WAR | On Shelf |
| Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult AV | CLASSIC WAR | On Shelf |
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Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount, [2005].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
1415711666, 9781415711668
UPC
883929304585, 097360263947
Notes
General Note
Based on the novel: The war of the worlds / by H.G. Wells.
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1953.
General Note
"The original invasion!"--Container.
General Note
Special features: Commentary by actors Ann Robinson and Gene Barry; Commentary by film director Joe Dante, film historian Bob Burns, and author (of "Keep watching the skies!") Bill Warren; "The sky is falling! : making 'The war of the worlds'" featurette; "H.G. Wells : the father of science fiction" featurette; Original theatrical trailer; "Mercury Theatre on the Air presents 'The war of the worlds' radio broadcast " (originally broadcast on Oct. 30, 1938).
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, George Barnes ; film editor, Everett Douglas ; music score, Leith Stevens.
Participants/Performers
Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Bob Cornthwaite, Sandro Giglio, Lewis Martin, Housely Stevenson Jr., Paul Frees, Bill Phipps, Vernon Rich, Henry Brandon, Jack Kruschen.
Description
"This chilling adaptation of H. G. Wells' frightening novel [has] humans intrigued when a meteor-like object crashes to Earth but its occupants are definitely not friendly. The assault on Earth is underway, and the Martian machines -- hovering 'swan'-shaped vehicles of destruction' are both beautiful and terrifying as they cut a relentless path of annihilation"--Container.
Target Audience
Rated: G.
System Details
DVD, NTSC region 1, full screen; Dolby digital 2.0 surround; Dolby digital mono.
Language
In English or dubbed French; optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
Oscar Winner, Best Special Effects, 1953.
Local note
DVD
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Haskin, B., Pal, G., Lyndon, B., Barry, G., Robinson, A., Tremayne, L., Cornthwaite, R., Giglio, S., Martin, L., Stevenson, H., Frees, P., Phipps, W., Rich, V., Brandon, H., Kruschen, J., Barnes, G., Douglass, E., Stevens, L., Hardwicke, C., Dante, J., Burns, B., Warren, B., & Wells, H. G. 1. (2005). The war of the worlds (Special collector's edition ; full screen.). Paramount.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Byron Haskin et al.. 2005. The War of the Worlds. Paramount.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Byron Haskin et al.. The War of the Worlds Paramount, 2005.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Haskin, Byron, et al. The War of the Worlds Special collector's edition ; full screen., Paramount, 2005.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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