Featured in this collector’s set are two famous films adapted from the works of H. G. Wells. “Things To Come”: Wells’ futuristic vision of impending global war and it’s strange effects for mankind. When world war erupts a brilliant scientist decides to start a new ‘Scientific Order” governed by scientists. Stars Ralph Richardson and Raymond Massey. “The Invisible Man”: This version starring Claude Raines in his film debut is the most faithful to Wells’ novel. As with the original novel the film retains the unique blend of horror, strange pathos, sublime black humour and the ever-engaging curiosity. Includes a talk by Orson Welles on “The War of the worlds”.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
39106
Language
English
Subject categories
Adaptations
Fantasy & Science Fiction
Fantasy & Science Fiction → Science fiction films
Feature films
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Literature → Literature
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Future life
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)