First Men in the Moon (Original title)H.G. Wells' First Men in the Moon (Alternative title)
Dates: 1964 (Copyright), 16 August 1964 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Nathan Juran
Synopsis: The first United Nations space flight arrives on the moon to find a tattered Union Jack and a claim of annexation dated 1899. On their return the experts find the sole survivor of the expedition, Arnold Bedford who describes his experiences. Accompanying his scientific neighbour, Cavor and joined by Kate, his American girl friend, he had reached the moon and encountered the antlike inhabitants, the Selemites. Cavor made contact with the leaders who were anxious to learn about the earth. He told them about war and other human activities. Bedford and Kate managed to escape, leaving Cavor behind. The modern scientists invite Bedford to watch the moon with modern instruments which reveal the collapse of the Selemites and total destruction taking place.
Genre: Science Fiction
Releases
Date: 1964Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 102 mins Length: 9237 FeetDialogue (original): English
Title: DVD video: science fiction: H.G.Wells' First Men In The MoonAuthor: SUN, Perry Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v3 n4 April 1993 Page: 70
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n4 April 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: British National Film Catalogue v2 1964
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v2 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v31 n368 September 1964 Page: 134
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v31 n368 September 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8942 22 Jul 1964 Page: 17
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8942 22 Jul 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v182 n35 16 Oct 1964 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v182 n35 16 Oct 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v232 n9 28 Oct 1964 Page: 153
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v232 n9 28 Oct 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 5 Aug 1964 Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 5 Aug 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2965 30 Jul 1964 Page: 8
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2965 30 Jul 1964: no known title]Language: English
Author: HARRYHAUSEN, Ray Pages: 150p.
Description: Intorduction by Ray Bradbury. FIRST MEN IN THE MOON pp. 81-90 GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD pp. 108-124 The 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD pp. 43-56
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
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Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9262 FeetBFI identifier: C-56949
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9250 FeetStock date: 1969BFI identifier: C-56950
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(4)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9251 FeetBFI identifier: C-56948
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9262 FeetBFI identifier: C-56949
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9250 FeetStock date: 1969BFI identifier: C-56950
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 145 FeetStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-1135708
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1964 (Copyright), 16 August 1964 (Release)Countries: United Kingdom, USADirected by: Nathan Juran
Synopsis: The first United Nations space flight arrives on the moon to find a tattered Union Jack and a claim of annexation dated 1899. On their return the experts find the sole survivor of the expedition, Arnold Bedford who describes his experiences. Accompanying his scientific neighbour, Cavor and joined by Kate, his American girl friend, he had reached the moon and encountered the antlike inhabitants, the Selemites. Cavor made contact with the leaders who were anxious to learn about the earth. He told them about war and other human activities. Bedford and Kate managed to escape, leaving Cavor behind. The modern scientists invite Bedford to watch the moon with modern instruments which reveal the collapse of the Selemites and total destruction taking place.
Genre: Science Fiction
Releases
Date: 1964Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - SoundRuntime: 102 mins Length: 9237 FeetDialogue (original): English
Credits
(32)
©: Ameran Films, Columbia Pictures Corporation presents: Columbia Pictures Corporation, Produced by: Charles H. Schneer, Associate Producer: Ray Harryhausen, Production Manager: Ted Wallis, Assistant Director: George Pollard, Continuity: Eileen Head, Screenplay by: Nigel Kneale, Jan Read, From the original story by: H.G. Wells, Photographed by: Wilkie Cooper, Camera Operator: Harry Gillam, Creator of Special Visual Effects: Ray Harryhausen, Technical Staff: Les Bowie, Kit West, Filmed in: Dynamation, Editor: Maurice Rootes, Art Director: John Blezard, [Wardrobe]: Bridget Sellers, [Make-up]: Colin Garde, [Hairdresser]: Hilda Fox, Title Designer: Sam Suliman, Music by: Laurie Johnson, Sound Recordist: Buster Ambler, Red Law, Sound System: Westrex Recording System, Technical Advisor: Arthur Garratt, Thanked in credits: N.A.S.A., Thanked in credits: Royal Aircraft Establishment, Ministry of Aviation, Made at: Shepperton Studios
Cast
(18)
Edward Judd (Arnold Bedford), Martha Hyer (Kate Callender), Lionel Jeffries (Joseph Cavor), Miles Malleson (registrar), Norman Bird (Cavor's gardener), Gladys Henson (matron), Hugh McDermott (Richard Challis), Betty McDowall (Margaret 'Maggie' Hoy), Sean Kelly ([UN Astronaut Colonel Rice]), John Murray Scott ([UN Astronaut Nevsky]), Gordon Robinson ([UN Astronaut Andrew Martin]), Paul Carpenter ([US announcer]), Huw Thomas ([British announcer]), Marne Maitland ([Dr Tok]), Laurence Herder ([Glushkov]), Erik Chitty ([Gibbs]), Douglas Ives ([Sparks]), Peter Finch ([bailiff with summons])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Widescreen Review n61 June 2002 Page: 87Title: DVD video: science fiction: H.G.Wells' First Men In The MoonAuthor: SUN, Perry Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v3 n4 April 1993 Page: 70
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n4 April 1993: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: British National Film Catalogue v2 1964
Title: [British National Film Catalogue - v2 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v31 n368 September 1964 Page: 134
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v31 n368 September 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: The Daily Cinema n8942 22 Jul 1964 Page: 17
Title: [The Daily Cinema - n8942 22 Jul 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v182 n35 16 Oct 1964 Page: 3
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v182 n35 16 Oct 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Motion Picture Herald v232 n9 28 Oct 1964 Page: 153
Title: [Motion Picture Herald - v232 n9 28 Oct 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Variety 5 Aug 1964 Page: 6
Title: [Variety - 5 Aug 1964: no known title]Language: English
In: Kine Weekly n2965 30 Jul 1964 Page: 8
Title: [Kine Weekly - n2965 30 Jul 1964: no known title]Language: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(1)
Title: Film fantasy scrapbookAuthor: HARRYHAUSEN, Ray Pages: 150p.
Description: Intorduction by Ray Bradbury. FIRST MEN IN THE MOON pp. 81-90 GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD pp. 108-124 The 7TH VOYAGE OF SINBAD pp. 43-56
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(4)
Accessible materials to view(2)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9262 FeetBFI identifier: C-56949
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9250 FeetStock date: 1969BFI identifier: C-56950
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Film materials(4)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9251 FeetBFI identifier: C-56948
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9262 FeetBFI identifier: C-56949
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 9250 FeetStock date: 1969BFI identifier: C-56950
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)
Description: 35mm Magnetic recordingBase: SafetySound: SoundLength: 145 FeetStock date: 1964BFI identifier: C-1135708
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film