The Man from M.A.R.S. (1922)
An inventor makes contact with Mars via television. The film is notable for using the 3-D process called Teleview, similar to today's alternating frame 3-D systems. Shown in 3-D only at the Selwyn Theater in New York City, it was previewed as Mars Calling at a trade and press screening on 13 October 1922, premiered as M.A.R.S. on 27 December 1922, and ran through 20 January 1923. A 2-D version was distributed as Radio-Mania in 1923–1924.
Director: Roy William Neill
Genre: Science Fiction
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: December 27, 1922
Cast
- Grant Mitchell - Arthur Wyman
- Margaret Irving - Mary Langdon
- Gertrude Hillman - Mrs. Langdon
- W. H. Burton - Mr. Sterling
- Isabel Vernon - Landlady (as Isabelle Vernon)
- John D. Walsh - Buz Buz (as J.D. Walsh)
- J. Burke - Gin Gin
- Peggy Smith - Pux Pux
- Betty Borders - Tuz Tuz
- Alice Effinger - Martian Flapper
Screenplay
- Lewis Allen Browne (Scenario Writer)
Cinematography: George J. Folsey
Production: Herman Holland Productions
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
martian
More Films by Director: Roy William Neill
More Films in Genre: Science Fiction
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man from M.A.R.S. about?
- An inventor makes contact with Mars via television. The film is notable for using the 3-D process called Teleview, similar to today's alternating frame 3-D systems. Shown in 3-D only at the Selwyn Theater in New York City, it was previewed as Mars Calling at a trade and press screening on 13 October 1922, premiered as M.A.R.S. on 27 December 1922, and ran through 20 January 1923. A 2-D version was distributed as Radio-Mania in 1923–1924.
- Who directed The Man from M.A.R.S.?
- The Man from M.A.R.S. was directed by Roy William Neill.
- Who stars in The Man from M.A.R.S.?
- The Man from M.A.R.S. stars Grant Mitchell, Margaret Irving, Gertrude Hillman, W. H. Burton, Isabel Vernon, John D. Walsh.
- How long is The Man from M.A.R.S.?
- The Man from M.A.R.S. has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is The Man from M.A.R.S.?
- The Man from M.A.R.S. is a Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Man from M.A.R.S. produced?
- The Man from M.A.R.S. was produced in United States of America.