This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "Battle in Outer Space" (1959) in the Pacific Northwest. "12 to the Moon" (1960) was the second feature in both Seattle and Portland.

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Battle in Outer Space (1959)
The nations of the Earth unite in a common cause to fight off an invader from outer space.
Director: Ishirô Honda
Writers: Shin'ichi Sekizawa, Jôjirô Okami
Stars: Ryô Ikebe, Kyôko Anzai, Minoru Takada
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12 to the Moon (1960)
An international team embarks on an expedition to the moon in an uncommonly spacious rocketship. There they encounter a faceless alien intelligence who conclude that the human race is too immature and dangerous and must be destroyed.
Director: David Bradley
Writers: Fred Gebhardt, DeWitt Bodeen
Stars: Ken Clark, Michi Kobi, Tom Conway
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June 21, 1960 ad (Seattle)


June 21, 1960 ad (Seattle)


June 22, 1960 ad (Seattle)


June 22, 1960 photo (Seattle)


June 23, 1960 photo (Seattle)


June 24, 1960 ad (Seattle)


June 25, 1960 ad (Seattle)


July 10, 1960 photo (Portland)


July 12, 1960 photo (Portland)


July 12, 1960 ad (Portland)


July 13, 1960 ad (Portland)


July 14, 1960 ad (Portland)


Battle in Outer Space (1959) poster


12 to the Moon (1960) poster


Battle in Outer Space (1959) trailer
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12 to the Moon (1960) trailer
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