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Phantom From Space (1953) (B&W) |  | Director: W. Lee Wilder
Actors: Ted Cooper, Tom Daly, Steve Acton, Burt Wenland, Lela Nelson
Studio: Alpha Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  17 reviews
Format: Black & White, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 73 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 5507
UPC: 089218404596
EAN: 0089218404596
Theatrical Release Date: May 15, 1953
Release Date: September 24, 2002
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Product Description
Platform: DVD MOVIE Publisher: ALPHA VIDEO Packaging: DVD STYLE BOX A mysterious UFO crashes near Los Angeles and unleashes an invisible alien from an unknown planet. "The Phantom" goes on an unwitting rampage of death and destruction as it struggles for survival in a strange new world. A group of valiant scientists race against the clock to find the creature before further disaster ensues. This remarkably serious film noir documentary-styled science-fiction epic was directed by W. Lee Wilder (Billy's brother) who was also responsible for such similarly sober "masterpieces" as The Snow Creature (1954) and Killers From Space (1954).Starring: Rudolph AndersProduced by: W. Lee WilderMusic by: William LavaCinematography by: William H. ClothierDirected by: W. Lee WilderScreenplay by: William Raynor & Myles Wilder DVD Details: Run Time: 72 minutesNumber of Discs: 1Originally Released in 1953Black & WhiteNo region encoding; For global distribution.
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 Nothing special July 18, 2009
S. Mayo
It could have used more story, or less running time. It was premised on an interesting idea, that could have been developed better. 50's B movies fans know what to expect and will find it predictable and generally watchable. Worth a cheap rental, once, but nothing I'd personally need to own.
The film isn't a masterpeiece, as others have noted -- January 10, 2009
JNagarya (Boston, MA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
but the restored Legend Films print is excellent.
And though I'm against colorization -- why are the faces, all of caucasians, darker than caucasian flesh tones? -- such does provide an interesting perspective.
 "Phantom from Space (1953) ... W. Lee Wilder ... Legend Films (2008)" December 10, 2008
J. Lovins (Missouri-USA)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Legend Films presents "PHANTOM FROM SPACE" (15 May 1953) (73 mins) (Fully Restored/Dolby Digitally Remastered) --- now in COLOR and Glorious Black and White --- An alien being with the power of invisibility lands in Santa Monica --- Killing two people who attacked him due to the menacing appearance of his space suit, the creature takes it off while being pursued by government authorities --- And check out that cool space suit! --- The ending tops all, thought, with a really cool effect that finally lets the viewer see the man behind the mask --- Each scene is gripping within the story line from director W. Lee Wilder (brother of director Billy Wilder).
Under the production staff of:
W. Lee Wilder - Director / Producer
Bill Raynor - Screenwriter
Myles Wilder - Screenwriter
William H. Clothier - Cinematographer
William Lava - Composer (Music Score)
George Gale - Editor
Jane Huizenga - Production Designer
Howard A. Anderson - Special Effects
Alex C. Weldon - Special Effects
David D. Martin - Technical Director
Story line and plot, 'The Phantom from Space' was a refreshingly different early 50s sci-fi film worth seeing --- this is not a typical "monster" from space story --- Instead the alien was a misunderstood sympathetic character stranded on earth and needing help --- He tried to communicate with humans but failed. I like to think that the more technologically advanced a race is, the less violent they might become or need to be --- find a film like this much more believable than a typical 50s "monster from space" film like 'The Thing from Another World' (1951), was an excellent film, but the advanced alien in it acted like a killer maniac. Hard to believe he could have built a ship able to travel millions of light years --- This alien in 'Phantom from Space' was also stranded here, but wanted to find a way to communicate and survive in our atmosphere, not kill --- this is refreshingly different from other 50s sci-fi films. In some ways this film reminded me of 'The Man From Planet X' maybe it was the role an unusual looking space suit played in making the alien seem more menacing then he actually was and adding a weird unearthly atmosphere to the film --- The special effects were primitive by todays standards, but got the job done nicely --- all of this just added to my enjoyment of the film.
the cast includes:
Ted Cooper ... Lt. Hazen
Tom Daly ... Charlie [Agent Charlie]
Steve Acton ... Mobile Center Dispatcher
Burt Wenland ... Agent Joe (Mobile 7)
Lela Nelson ... Betty Evans
Harry Landers ... Lt. Bowers
Burt Arnold ... Darrow
Sandy Sanders ... First Policeman
Harry Strang ... Neighbor
Jim Bannon ... Desk Sgt. Jim
Jack Daly ... Joe Wakeman
Michael Mark ... Refinery Watchman
Rudolph Anders ... Dr. Wyatt
James Seay ... Maj. Andrews
Noreen Nash ... Barbara Randall
Steve Clark ... Bill Randall
Dick Sands ... The Phantom
BIOS:
1. W. Lee Wilder (Director)
Date of Birth: 22 August 1904 - Sucha, Galicia, Austria-Hungary [now Sucha Beskidzka, Poland]
Date of Death: 14 February 1982 - Los Angeles, California
SPECIAL FEATURES:
1. Legend Films Trailers
The complete print was restored and colorized by Legend Films, using the latest technology --- Although the Legend Films release was advertised under its reissue title, both the color and black and white prints featured the original title and opening credits --- Legend Films can restore, colorize and release many of the classic earliest black and white films --- a patented coloring and remastering process makes each film picture perfect plus more vivd than ever --- no one can resist collecting every title that Legend Films releases.
Hats off and thanks to Barry B. Sandrew Ph.D. (Founder, COO & CTO) and his Legend Films Staff --- looking forward to more high quality releases from the vintage era of the '20s, '30s & '40s --- order your copy now from Amazon where there are plenty of copies available on DVD --- if you enjoyed this title, why not check out Legend Films where they are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector.
Total Time: 73 mins on DVD ~ Legend Films. ~ (10/21/2008)
it's about time December 2, 2008
stan c. (N. D. U.S.A.)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
It's about time somebody finally but out a decent print of "Phantom from space". I've been so sick and tired of finding copies that always have blurred images in them. Case in point is when a car goes by and the headlights leave a streak across the screen. I've been looking for a good copy of this film for quite awhile now and i have finally found it. I thought the picture quality was very good and the sound quality excellant. Other copy's I've seen left a lot to be desired. I've always wondered how some company"s can but out a product of inferior quality and dumb it on the general public when it come from and inferior source. I feel I am being ripped off. But Legend Films has out done them selfs with this film. Good picture and good sound. In my book this one is worth the money. I have not watched the colorized version of the film since I have no interest in faked color film. The color always looks unatural and I prefer my films in there original Black and White and aspect ratios.
 Unintended Consequences November 25, 2008
Teresa Anson (Michigan, USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Probably the last thing that the producers of any horror movie want to elicit from their audience is uncontrollable laughter. But when decades roll on, it is ironically that unintended humor that manages to preserve the absolute best of the worst, while that generation's most acclaimed films fall by the wayside, replaced by a new wave of equally competent yet forgettable films. So it is that today we behold Phantom from Space, immortalized for its peerless cheesiness and the exploits of its invisible, asteroid-riding namesake.
Nothing illustrates the paradox above quite like the post-mortem treatment of Phantom from Space, which by virtue of its poor quality is now being re-released by Legend Films--not to mention completely re-mastered. Yes, now you can behold this timeless treasure of science fiction in full, glorious color (though an untouched black and white version is included on the same disc). For this reason alone, this is probably the must-own version of Phantom from Space--no other DVD will give you the same choice for the same price.
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