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Not of This Earth (1957)

APPROVED 67 min  -  Horror | Sci-Fi  -   10 February 1957 (USA)
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An alien agent from the distant planet Davana is sent to earth via a high-tech matter transporter. There he terrorizes Southern California in an attempt to acquire blood for his dying race, the result of a devastating nuclear war.

Director:

Roger Corman

Writers:

Charles B. Griffith (screenplay), Mark Hanna (screenplay)

Stars:

Paul Birch, Beverly Garland and Morgan Jones
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Cast

Cast overview:
Paul Birch Paul Birch ...
Beverly Garland ...
Morgan Jones Morgan Jones ...
Harry Sherbourne
William Roerick William Roerick ...
Dr. F.W. Rochelle
Jonathan Haze Jonathan Haze ...
Dick Miller ...
Joe Piper (as Richard Miller)
Anna Lee Carroll Anna Lee Carroll ...
Davanna Woman (as Anne Carroll)
Pat Flynn Pat Flynn ...
Barbara Bohrer Barbara Bohrer ...
Waitress
Roy Engel Roy Engel ...
Sgt. Walton
Tamar Cooper Tamar Cooper ...
Joanne
Harold Fong Harold Fong ...
Speciman
Lyle Latell Lyle Latell ...
(scenes deleted)
Gail Ganley Gail Ganley ...
Girl
Ralph Reed Ralph Reed ...
Boy
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An alien agent from the distant planet Davana is sent to earth via a high-tech matter transporter. There he terrorizes Southern California in an attempt to acquire blood for his dying race, the result of a devastating nuclear war.

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Somewhere in this world stalks a thing that is...

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Horror | Sci-Fi

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

Griffith Park Observatory, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA

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Budget:

$100,000 (estimated)
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Los Altos Productions See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Paul Birch walked off the film before shooting was completed after having a physical confrontation with Roger Corman. As a result, Birch's remaining scenes were shot with Lyle Latell doubling for Birch. See more »

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Featured in 100 Years of Horror: Blood-Drinking Beings (1996) See more »