''This Island Earth'', 1955, movie poster painting is a painting by Movie World Posters which was uploaded on October 30th, 2022.
''This Island Earth'', 1955, movie poster painting
Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''This Island Earth'', a classic science fiction film released in 1955, directed by Joseph M. Newman.... more
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''This Island Earth'', 1955, movie poster painting
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Movie World Posters
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Painting - Movie Posters
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Base painting of the vintage movie poster for ''This Island Earth'', a classic science fiction film released in 1955, directed by Joseph M. Newman. The movie is based on the 1952 novel of the same name by Raymond F. Jones. It stars Rex Reason, Faith Domergue, and Jeff Morrow in leading roles.
The story revolves around Dr. Cal Meacham (played by Rex Reason), a brilliant scientist who receives a mysterious package containing instructions for building a device called an "interocitor." Intrigued, he constructs the device and soon finds himself recruited by a secretive organization led by the enigmatic Exeter (played by Jeff Morrow).
Dr. Meacham, along with fellow scientist Dr. Ruth Adams (played by Faith Domergue), is whisked away to Exeter's hidden laboratory, where they discover that Exeter is an alien from the planet Metaluna. Exeter reveals that his planet is under threat of destruction by hostile aliens, the Zahgons, and he needs Earth's scientists to help him defend Metaluna.
As Dr. Meacham and Dr. Adams become embroiled in the conflict between Metaluna and the Zahgons, they must navigate treacherous alliances and dangerous missions to save both worlds from annihilation.
"This Island Earth" is celebrated for its imaginative alien landscapes, elaborate special effects, and thought-provoking themes about scientific curiosity, cooperation, and the potential for extraterrestrial life. Despite its initial lukewarm reception, the film has since gained a cult following and is considered a classic of 1950s science fiction cinema.
Base art is the poster artwork after the text has been digitally removed.
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October 30th, 2022
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