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Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) was a Horror - Science Fiction Film directed by Edward D. Wood Jr. and produced by Edward D. Wood Jr., Charles Burg, J. Edward Reynolds and Hugh Thomas Jr..

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After the Silents: Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959)

By Movies, Silently on Jun 4, 2013 From Movies Silently

When you hear about Plan 9 from Outer Space, the first thing you think of is a silent movie, right? No? Well, keep reading! Thrills! Chills! Cardboard headstones! Thrills! Chills! Cardboard headstones! To be honest, I hesitated to write this. Folks have been snickering at bad movies ever since image... Read full article

Plan 9 from Outer Space

By Alexander Diminiano on Jan 20, 2012 From Cinemaniac Reviews

Bottom Line: No less than terrible in the script, acting, and visuals, but somehow entertaining from beginning to end. Directed by: Ed Wood Starring: Bela Lugosi, Gregory Walcott, Mona McKinnon, Tom Keene Picture a man (Criswell, the narrator) facing the camera as if ready to give a news report. He ... Read full article

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Plan 9 from Outer Space Quotes:

Colonel Tom Edwards: ...Why, a particle of sunlight can't even be seen or measured.
Eros: Can you see or measure an atom? Yet you can *explode* one. A ray of sunlight is made up of *many* atoms!
Jeff Trent: So what if we *do* develop this Solanite bomb? We'd be even a stronger nation than now.
Eros: [with disgust] Stronger. You see? You see? Your stupid minds! Stupid! Stupid!
Jeff Trent: That's all I'm taking from you!
[pistol-whips Eros upside the head]
Jeff Trent: Ah, what's the use of makin' a fuss. Last night I saw a flyin' object that couldn't a possibly been from this planet, but I can't talk about it. I'm muzzled by Army Brass. I can't even admit I saw the thing!
Paula Trent: ...A flying saucer? You mean the kind from up there?
Jeff Trent: Yeah, either that or its counterpart.
Jeff Trent: They here, they're a fact. And the Public oughta know about it!
General Roberts: [the General is explaining why a transmission from the aliens has been cut short] "Thats the end of that one. Atmospheric conditions in outer space often interfere with transmitting"
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Plan 9 from Outer Space Facts
According to Maila Nurmi, she would put on her Vampira makeup and costume at home and then take a bus to the Quality Studios soundstage where her scenes were filmed.
The DVD release of the colorized version of the film features an audio commentary track by comedian Michael J. Nelson of Mystery Science Theater 3000 fame. The producers of the series at one point actually screened the film for airing on the show, but found it to have too much dialog to fit the show's format.
One of the locations used for the silent footage shot with Bela Lugosi was the home of co-star Tor Johnson.
Much of the filming took place at an independent soundstage called Quality Studios. Though it hasn't been used as a soundstage for many years, the building still exists. It is located on Santa Monica Blvd. near Western Ave. The entranceway is located next to the Harvey Hotel.
When Gregory Walcott read the script, he told Edward D. Wood Jr. that it was the worst script he had ever read. He reluctantly signed on.
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