The movie "The War of the Worlds", directed by Byron Haskin. Based on the novel by H.G. Wells. Seen here, Ivan Lebedeff (as Dr. Gratzman). 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, Alex Frazer (as Dr. James). 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, left to right, Sandro Giglio (as Dr. Bilderbeck) and Ann Codee (as Dr. Duprey). 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 flying Martian machine ship is unscathed by an atomic bomb attack. 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, Les Tremayne (as General Mann). 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, left to right, Ann Codee (as Dr. Duprey) and Sandro Giglio (as Dr. Bilderbeck). They wear eye goggles to protect their vision during an atomic bomb blast. 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, mass exodus via vehicles on a California highway. 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, looters and attacking mob. Panic in the streets. 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, looters and attacking mob. Panic in the streets. 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, left to right, Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester) and Bud Wolfe (as Rescuing Civil Defense Worker). 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 lone truck approaches the intersection of South Hill Street and West 8th Street, downtown Los Angeles, CA. 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, Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester) runs at the intersection of South Hill Street and West 8th Street, downtown Los Angeles, CA. 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 Martian machine uses its heat ray weapon on the Los Angeles City Hall tower. 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 flying Martian machine uses its heat ray weapon. 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 biological three-eyed Martian, alien. 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, Lewis Martin (as Pastor Matthew Collins, back to camera) faces hovering Martian machines. 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, Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester, back to camera) touches a dead biological three-fingered Martian. 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, Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester). 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, Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester). 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, left to right, Sandro Giglio (as Dr. Bilderbeck) and Ann Codee (as Dr. Duprey). 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, Ann Robinson (as Sylvia Van Buren). 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, people take refuge in the hills away from the city. 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, loudspeakers for emergency warning and alerts. 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, Paul Frees (as Second Radio Reporter). 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, James Seay (as Air Force Bomber Pilot). 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 Northrop YB-49 'Flying Wing' jet bomber. 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 Northrop YB-49 'Flying Wing' jet bomber. 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 Northrop YB-49 'Flying Wing' jet bomber. 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 on a screen projection, left to right, Sandro Giglio (as Dr. Bilderbeck) and Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester). 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, Alex Frazer (as Dr. James). 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, front row, left to right, Ivan Lebedeff (as Dr. Gratzman); Sandro Giglio (as Dr. Bilderbeck); Ann Codee (as Dr. Duprey); Ann Robinson (as Sylvia Van Buren); Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester) and Robert Cornthwaite (as Dr. Pryor). 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, Ann Codee (as Dr. Duprey). 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 at Pacific Tech, three men in center, left to right, Robert Cornthwaite (as Dr. Pryor); Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester) and Alex Frazer (as Dr. James). 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 recovered three-eyed Martian machine to be studied. 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 entry gate to the Pacific Institute of Science and Technology. 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, Freeman Lusk (as Secretary of Defense). 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, two men in center, left to right, Herbert Lytton (as Chief of Staff, with arms crossed) and Freeman Lusk (as Secretary of Defense). 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 large operations map featuring Martian landings and attacks. 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, officials look at one of the last photos released out of Paris, France, featuring the collapse of the Eiffel Tower. 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, Ann Robinson (as Sylvia Van Buren) reacts to being touched by a three-fingered biological Martian. 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, Ann Robinson (as Sylvia Van Buren, back to camera) faces a three-eyed Martian surveillance machine. 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, left to right, Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester) and Ann Robinson (as Sylvia Van Buren). 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 three-eyed Martian surveillance machine. 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 three-eyed Martian machine. 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 Martian meteor crash lands onto a farm house. 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, Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester). 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, Ann Robinson (as Sylvia Van Buren). 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, fried eggs in a skillet. 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, Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester). 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, left to right, Ann Robinson (as Sylvia Van Buren) and Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester). 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, left to right, Houseley Stevenson Jr. (as General Mann's Aide); Les Tremayne (as General Mann) and unknown actor (as military official). 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, left to right, Ann Robinson (as Sylvia Van Buren) and Gene Barry (as Dr. Clayton Forrester). 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, Vernon Rich (as Colonel Ralph Heffner) is hit with a Martian pulse wave weapon. 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, flying Martian machines aim their pulse wave weapons. 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 flying Martian machine. Theatrical wide release, Wednesday, August 26, 1953. Screen capture. Paramount Pictures. Courtesy: Pyxurz
