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The Man from Planet X
United Artists, 1951. U.S. one sheet poster, signed ("Robert Clarke," "William Schallert"), folded but framed. Released earlier than other "flying saucer" motion pictures from the 1950s, this low-budget film was shot in 6 days, cost approximately $41,000 to shoot (using sets left over from other films), and grossed over $1 million. Though its plot dealt with an alien invasion, it had a film noir quality which elevated it above other similar films of the genre. It was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, whose other directorial successes were The Black Cat (1934) and Detour (1945), both of which also became cult favorites. Star William Schallert (better remembered as the father on The Patty Duke Show) goes against type as the sketchy Dr. Mears and is joined by co-stars Robert Clarke and Margaret Field (mother of actress Sally Field).
Overall: 27.5 x 41.5 in.; within frame: 27 x 41 in.
Overall: 27.5 x 41.5 in.; within frame: 27 x 41 in.




















