War of the Worlds, The (page 1 of 11)

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here in the fire watch tower, Frank Kreig (as Fiddler Hawkins).  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here in foreground, Peter Adams (as Pine Summit Fire Watcher).  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here, a fireball-looking object falls to Earth.  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here in center, two prominent people in the crowd, left to right, Ann Robinson (as Sylvia Van Buren, wearing green blazer) and Lewis Martin (as Pastor Matthew Collins).  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here, artist Chesley Bonestell's rendition of the planet Earth.  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here, artist Chesley Bonestell's rendition of the planet Jupiter.  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here, artist Chesley Bonestell's rendition of the planet Mars.  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here, an artist's rendition of the planet Mars.  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here, the opening title.  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz

The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here, the Paramount Pictures on-screen logo, 'A Paramount Picture.'  Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz