The war of the worlds
(DVD) 

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Haskin, Byron, 1899-1984, director.
Barry, Gene, actor.
Robinson, Ann, 1935- actor.
Tremayne, Les actor.
Wells, H. G. 1866-1946. War of the worlds.
Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Video, [1999-].
Edition
Special collector's edition.
Physical Desc
1 DVD videodisc (86 min.) : sound, color, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. 
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Subjects

LC Subjects
Action and adventure films.
DVD-Video discs
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Human-alien encounters -- Drama.
Imaginary wars and battles -- Drama
Martians -- Drama.
Science fiction films.
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Wells, H. G. -- (Herbert George), -- 1866-1946 -- Film adaptations.

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Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Home Video, [1999-].
Format
DVD
Edition
Special collector's edition.
Language
English
UPC
883929304585, 097360263947

Notes

General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1953.
General Note
Based on the novel by H.G. Wells.
General Note
Features: commentary, The sky is falling : making The war of the worlds, H.G. Wells : the father of science fiction, The Mercury Theatre on the Air presents The war of the worlds radio broadcast play, original theatrical trailer, previews.
General Note
2005 collector's edition: Special features: optional audio commentary by Robinson and Barry; optional audio commentary by Dante and film historians Bob Burns and Bill Warren; "The sky is falling! : making 'The war of the worlds'" featurette; "H.G. Wells : the father of science fiction" featurette; original theatrical trailer; "The war of the worlds" episode of the radio program "Mercury Theatre on the air" (originally broadcast on Oct. 30, 1938).
Creation/Production Credits
Musical score by Leith Stephens.
Participants/Performers
Gene Barry, Ann Robinson, Les Tremayne, Bob Cornthwaite, Sandro Giglio, Lewis Martin, Housely Stevenson Jr., Paul Frees, Bill Phipps, Vernon Rich, Henry Brandon, Jack Kruschen.
Description
Martians invade a small town in 1950s California.
Description
H.G. Wells' chilling story of the invasion of Earth by martians. Mass evacuation begins in panic as nations unite in an effort to repel the aliens.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: G.
System Details
Dolby digital mono, full screen 1.33:1.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction
For private home use only.
Language
In English or French with optional English subtitles.
Language
Closed-captioned.
Awards
Oscar Winner, Best Special Effects, 1953.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Haskin, B., Barry, G., Robinson, A., Tremayne, L., Wells, H. G. 1., & Lyndon, B. (1999). The war of the worlds (Special collector's edition.). Paramount Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Byron Haskin et al.. 1999. The War of the Worlds. Paramount Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Byron Haskin et al.. The War of the Worlds Paramount Home Video, 1999.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Haskin, Byron, et al. The War of the Worlds Special collector's edition., Paramount Home Video, 1999.

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