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The Purple Monster Strikes (1945)A Martian spacecraft crash-lands near the observatory of Cyrus Layton, designer of Earth's first spaceship... See full summary » Writers:Royal K. Cole (original screenplay), Albert DeMond (original screenplay), and 4 more credits » |
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Dennis Moore | ... |
Craig Foster
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Linda Stirling | ... |
Sheila Layton
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Roy Barcroft | ... |
The Purple Monster
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James Craven | ... |
Dr. Cyrus Layton
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Bud Geary | ... |
Hodge Garrett
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Mary Moore | ... |
Marcia [Chs. 11-13]
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John Davidson | ... |
Emperor of Mars [Chs. 2, 10-11]
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Joe Whitehead | ... |
Carl Stewart
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Emmett Vogan | ... |
Saunders [Chs. 3-4]
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George M. Carleton | ... |
Dr. Paul Meredith [Ch. 9]
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Kenne Duncan | ... |
Charles Mitchell [Chs. 1-2, 10]
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Rosemonde James | ... |
Helen
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Maria posing as Helen [Chs. 11-12]
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Dr. Harvey [Chs. 13-14]
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Wheaton Chambers | ... |
Prof. Benjamin [Ch. 11]
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Fred Howard | ... |
Prof. Crandall
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A Martian spacecraft crash-lands near the observatory of Cyrus Layton, designer of Earth's first spaceship. The survivor, forerunner of an invasion, can assume the form of any earthman. Calling himself the "purple monster," the humanoid invader sets about gaining control of Layton's rocket project. Opposing him is Craig Foster, former Secret Service man, who episode by episode tries to thwart the monster's attempts to acquire rocket components. Will Craig ever suspect that his closest associate is really the monster? Written by Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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Warrior from another planet annihilates space...eliminates distance...carries diabolical devices! See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
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(USA) See more »Also Known As:
D-Day on Mars See more »Filming Locations:
Griffith Park Observatory, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Runtime:
(15 episodes)Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Purple Monster: My name would mean nothing to you. I've come from the planet which people on Earth call Mars.
Dr. Cyrus Layton: From Mars? But you speak our language.
Purple Monster: I speak all languages. Many years ago, my people invented and perfected a remarkable instrument known as the distance eliminator. With the aid of this device, I've been able to see and hear everything that happens on Earth.
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Chapter Titles: - 1. The Man in the Meteor - 2. The Time Trap - 3.Flaming Avalanche - 4.The Lethal Pit - 5. Death on the Beam - 6. The Demon Killer - 7. The Evil Eye - 8. Descending Doom - 9. The Living Dead - 10.House of Horror - 11.Menace From Mars - 12.Perilous Plunge - 13.Fiery Shroud - 14.The Fatal Trail - 15.Take-Off To Destruction See more »Quotes
Dr. Cyrus Layton: Why, who are you?Purple Monster: My name would mean nothing to you. I've come from the planet which people on Earth call Mars.
Dr. Cyrus Layton: From Mars? But you speak our language.
Purple Monster: I speak all languages. Many years ago, my people invented and perfected a remarkable instrument known as the distance eliminator. With the aid of this device, I've been able to see and hear everything that happens on Earth.
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