1954 Target Earth Trailer

More info at Giant robots from Venus invade Chicago. Stranded in the deserted city are strangers Frank and Nora. Directed by Sherman A. Rose Written by William Raynor, James H. Nicholson, Wyott Ordung, Paul W. Fairman Music by Paul Dunlap The Trivia Robert Roark (who played the killer) got his part because his father, a doctor in L.A., would only invest in the film if his son was given a part. After this part, Roark went on to play in many movies and eventually became a producer. Although the production crew had no permits, the scenes showing the deserted city were filmed in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday mornings when the streets would be vacant. Only one robot costume was constructed for this film and it was used for all robot scenes. This is why you never see more than one member of the “robot army“ in a shot. Richard Denning’s character is from Detroit, which was also produce
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