"The U.S. Government sends a scientist to investigate some mysterious deaths along a stretch of beach on the Pacific Coast. What brings the scientist to the investigation is the radiation burns found on the victims. Arriving at the scene of the deaths, the scientist visits the nearby Pacific College of Oceanography where he meets Professor King and his daughter Lois. While falling for the professor's daughter, our scientist begins to suspect that Professor King's secret research is somehow connected to the radiation and the deaths," according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis.
There may be some effect of radiation on marine life, but this film presents the possibility in the dullest, most illogical way possible. The monster looks very silly. Possibly the most interesting character is inquisitive Vivi Janiss (as Ethel), secretary to Professor King. And, more evidence that everyone in show business is related can be found in Helen Stanton (as Wanda) being the real life mother of "Doctor Drew" aka Drew Pinsky. Kent Taylor, who lent his first name to Siegel and Shuster's "Superman" has nothing to do with Mary Tyler Moore's "Tex Baxter", however. Small world.
* The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues (1955) Dan Milner ~ Kent Taylor, Cathy Downs, Michael Whalen
There may be some effect of radiation on marine life, but this film presents the possibility in the dullest, most illogical way possible. The monster looks very silly. Possibly the most interesting character is inquisitive Vivi Janiss (as Ethel), secretary to Professor King. And, more evidence that everyone in show business is related can be found in Helen Stanton (as Wanda) being the real life mother of "Doctor Drew" aka Drew Pinsky. Kent Taylor, who lent his first name to Siegel and Shuster's "Superman" has nothing to do with Mary Tyler Moore's "Tex Baxter", however. Small world.
* The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues (1955) Dan Milner ~ Kent Taylor, Cathy Downs, Michael Whalen