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War of the Worlds (1953)

War of the Worlds (1953), 1953 — historic image
War of the Worlds (1953), 1953. Historic image from the Gallery Two — The Drive-In Years collection.

War of the Worlds (1953)

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Created / published1953
NotesWar of the Worlds (1953). Paramount Pictures, 1953. George Pal's Martian war machines replaced Wells's tripods, and won an Academy Award for special effects. Source: Public domain. Image source: Wikimedia Commons.
SubjectsFigure D.36 in Hollywood Halloween Horrors
ReferenceFig D.36 D036a

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