Red Planet Mars (1951)

A has-been rock star hosts horror films in his haunted mansion. Movie: “Red Planet Mars” from 1951.

Episode 09-432 Air Date: 03-29-2025

In this thought-provoking science fiction film from 1951, Earth’s scientists make startling contact with Mars, sparking widespread global consequences. As messages from the red planet begin to shape the future of human civilization, questions arise about the nature of truth, belief, and progress. The story explores how one discovery can shift the balance of power and perception across the world.

Cast:
Peter Graves as Chris Cronyn
Andrea King as Linda Cronyn
Herbert Berghof as Franz Calder
Walter Sande as Admiral Bill Carey
Marvin Miller as Arjenian
Willis Bouchey as President
Morris Ankrum as Secretary of Defense Sparks
Robert House Peters, Jr. as Dr. Boulting
Orley Lindgren as Stewart Cronyn
Philip Bayard Veiller as Roger Cronyn

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[janetcraft]

Thank you Creature Features and thanks to all who joined in for tonight's show :)

[jeff]

Glad that Mr. Livingston appears to be back on Saturday night, after recently missing two or three shows. It's just not the same without him. Love his slightly grumpy attitude and dry responses, as if his patience is always being tested. :)

[agnethaladuff]

That is so cool, "Red Planet Mars" on Creature Features! Great video!

[CarlSmith-pc]

When Peter Graves wasn't trying to contact Mars, he was busy creating giant locusts and working with other various killer aliens from outer space. He was one busy scientist during the 1950s. He did the University of Minnesota proud!

[greglaplante]

Tangella is so cute and a great dancer.

[petesashlyn]

Peter Graves. Like so many actors from his generation, despite all they did prior, I know them from Airplane. "Ever seen a grown man naked???"

[michaelcase]

Marvin Miller was a well respected radio actor. He also did TV and movied.
His most memorable TV roll was in the show, The Millionaire. A show where a millionaire would give one mill to a stranger an they followed their lives. Miller was the character Mr Anthony would distribute the checks.
And of course, Peter Graves was the brother of James Arness of Gunsmojke.

[hitmanhalley]

@Creature Features - thanks for the classic sci-fi flick this week. Great movie!

[wcsxwcsx]

More of a Cold War drama than a sci-fi movie. But it's still a classic, so I'll be there for it.

[jfbmf]

The Tangella art is great. Would be awesome tshirts.

[calthulu]

Sup Creatures Its W from Vancouver Have a great Weekend and a wicked Saturday night Folx Big Hugz

[mary-annedoon]

Thankyou for another great old movie... I too would appreciate if you could find " comedy of terrors " Vincent Price ... is a fantastic movie ..please! 😊

[JayTee]

Good stuff. Haven't seen it in years.
I'll be there Saturday Night watching and chatting with the other creatures.

[Forwardbias]

The canals on Mars go back to early telescope viewing, and were mentioned in a book. Which inspired the War of the Worlds novel by H.G. Wells. And then the 1938 radio show, which was broadcast like a news broadcast. Some people tuning in later missed the message it was just a story and thought it was a real invasion.

[richardbeserra]

Obviously by the comments, this is the best film yet. Like or allowing your fear to manifest itself as hate, the number of people commenting is pretty high. Good job guys.

[darrenrunning]

For a second, I read that as 'Angry Red Planet', another sci-fi B-movie from the 50s.

[TorontoJon]

The New Castle After Dark channel showed 'Shadow of the Vampire' (2000) yesterday night starring John Malkovich as German movie director F.W. Murnau directing his movie 'Nosferatu' (1922) with Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) playing the role of Count Orlok the vampire and the movie has a great twist and concept, so I highly recommend it as a fun horror movie to see on a Friday night or during the weekend. :)

[wmbriggz]

Seen this a couple / three times…. Interesting, Off the beaten track, story line … just ( like the shark, etc. movies) don’t think too closely about the science behind it…smile

[GaryBailey-hkex]

Ye-hah, way to go guys, I have been waiting for this episode of the movie!!! Gary Bailey

[HarosOfStyx]

Interesting. I didn't know this existed. Especially one from the early 1950s. Usually it was radio shows that did things like this.