Journey to the Seventh Planet (1962) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "Journey to the Seventh Planet" (1961) in the Pacific Northwest. For second features Seattle got "The Wild Ride" and Portland got "Beware of Children, (1960)."

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Journey to the Seventh Planet (1962)
The 1962 film “Journey to the Seventh Planet” is a science fiction film about a group of astronauts who explore Uranus and encounter a mysterious alien brain that can manipulate their minds and create illusions based on their memories and fears. The film was directed by Sid Pink and written by Pink and Ib Melchior, with a budget of only $75,000. The film explores the themes of human psychology, subconsciousness, and the dangers of extraterrestrial intelligence. The film was released in February 1962 in the United States by American International Pictures1. The film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is considered a cult classic by some fans of the genre.
Director: Sidney W. Pink
Writers: Sidney W. Pink, Ib Melchior
Stars: John Agar, Carl Ottosen, Ove Sprogøe
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Beware Of Children (1960)
Beware of Children (also known as No Kidding) is a 1960 British comedy film directed by Gerald Thomas1. It tells the story of a young, married couple who inherit an estate and decide to turn it into a summer camp for children of the rich and famous. However, they soon face various challenges and mishaps as they deal with the spoiled and unruly kids, their demanding parents, and their own personal issues. It is based on the novel The Cautious Amorist by Verily Anderson.
Director: Gerald Thomas
Writers: Norman Hudis, Robin Estridge, Verily Anderson
Stars: Leslie Phillips, Geraldine McEwan, Julia Lockwood

The Wild Ride (1960)
The 1960 film “The Wild Ride” is a drama about a rebellious punk named Johnny, who is part of the beat generation. He is an amateur dirt track driver who likes to party and cause trouble with his friends. He has a loyal buddy named Dave, who tries to keep him out of trouble, and a girlfriend named Nancy, who is fed up with his antics. One night, Johnny decides to kidnap Nancy and take her on a wild ride, pursued by the police. He ends up killing a police officer and crashing his car, resulting in Dave’s death and his own capture. It was directed by Harvey Berman and produced by Roger Corman. The film is considered by some to be a cult classic and part of the public domain. It was later re-edited with new footage and released as Velocity in 1999
Director: Harvey Berman
Writers: Marion Rothman, Ann Porter, Burt Topper
Stars: Jack Nicholson, Georgianna Carter, Robert Bean
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February 2, 1962 ad (Seattle)