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The Day the Earth Caught Fire

Plot: British reporters suspect an international cover-up of a global disaster in progress.
Release Date: Wednesday, November 1 1961
62 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Janet MunroJanet Munro
Janet Munro was
27 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Jeannie Craig'.
Fri, Sep 28 1934 –
Wed, Dec 06 1972
Portrait of Leo McKernLeo McKern
Leo McKern was
41 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Bill Maguire'.
Tue, Mar 16 1920 –
Tue, Jul 23 2002
Portrait of Edward JuddEdward Judd
Edward Judd was
29 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Peter Stenning'.
Tue, Oct 04 1932 –
Tue, Feb 24 2009
Portrait of Michael GoodliffeMichael Goodliffe
Michael Goodliffe was
47 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Jacko Jackson the Night Editor'.
Thu, Oct 01 1914 –
Sat, Mar 20 1976
Portrait of Bernard BradenBernard Braden
Bernard Braden was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Davis the News Editor'.
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Portrait of Reginald BeckwithReginald Beckwith
Reginald Beckwith was
52 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Harry'.
Mon, Nov 02 1908 –
Sat, Jun 26 1965
Portrait of Gene AndersonGene Anderson
Gene Anderson was
30 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'May'.
Sat, Mar 28 1931 –
Wed, May 05 1965
Portrait of Renée AshersonRenée Asherson
Renée Asherson was
46 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Angela'.
Wed, May 19 1915 –
Thu, Oct 30 2014
Portrait of Arthur ChristiansenArthur Christiansen
Arthur Christiansen was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as ''Jeff' Jefferson - Editor'.
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Portrait of Austin TrevorAustin Trevor
Austin Trevor was
64 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Sir John Kelly (uncredited)'.
Thu, Oct 07 1897 –
Sun, Jan 22 1978
Portrait of Ian EllisIan Ellis
Ian Ellis was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Michael Stenning (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Geoffrey ChaterGeoffrey Chater
Geoffrey Chater was
40 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Pat Holroyd (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 23 1921 –
Sat, Oct 16 2021
Portrait of Marianne StoneMarianne Stone
Marianne Stone was
39 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Miss Evans (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 23 1922 –
Mon, Dec 21 2009
Portrait of John DearthJohn Dearth
John Dearth was
41 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Dick (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 16 1920 –
Sat, Mar 17 1984
Portrait of Edward UnderdownEdward Underdown
Edward Underdown was
52 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Dick Sanderson (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 03 1908 –
Fri, Dec 15 1989
Portrait of Robin HawdonRobin Hawdon
Robin Hawdon was
22 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Ronnie (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 28 1939
Portrait of George MerrittGeorge Merritt
George Merritt was
70 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Smudge (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 10 1890 –
Sat, Aug 27 1977
Portrait of Verina GreenlawVerina Greenlaw
Verina Greenlaw was
8 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Trixie (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 07 1953
Portrait of Jane AirdJane Aird
Jane Aird was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Nanny (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Timothy BatesonTimothy Bateson
Timothy Bateson was
35 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Printer (uncredited)'.
Sat, Apr 03 1926 –
Wed, Sep 16 2009
Portrait of Reginald MarshReginald Marsh
Reginald Marsh was
35 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Picture Editor (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 17 1926 –
Fri, Feb 09 2001
Portrait of Peter BlythePeter Blythe
Peter Blythe was
27 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Copy Desk (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 14 1934 –
Sun, Jun 27 2004
Portrait of Pamela GreenPamela Green
Pamela Green was
32 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Nurse at Laundrette (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 28 1929 –
Fri, May 07 2010
Portrait of Michael CaineMichael Caine
Michael Caine was
28 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Checkpoint Policeman (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 14 1933
Portrait of Peter ButterworthPeter Butterworth
Peter Butterworth was
42 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as '2nd Sub-Editor (uncredited)'.
Tue, Feb 04 1919 –
Tue, Jan 16 1979
Portrait of John AdamsJohn Adams
John Adams was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Constable (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Avril AngersAvril Angers
Avril Angers was
43 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Mother (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 18 1918 –
Wed, Nov 09 2005
Portrait of John BarronJohn Barron
John Barron was
40 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as '1st Sub-Editor (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 24 1920 –
Sat, Jul 03 2004
Portrait of William BaskivilleWilliam Baskiville
William Baskiville was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Wallace BoscoWallace Bosco
Wallace Bosco was
81 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Copy Boy (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jan 31 1880 –
Tue, Apr 17 1973
Portrait of Jim BradyJim Brady
Jim Brady was
54 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man at Water Station (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 13 1907 –
Tue, Jan 01 1991
Portrait of Robin BurnsRobin Burns
Robin Burns was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Alf CashaAlf Casha
Alf Casha was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Norman ChappellNorman Chappell
Norman Chappell was
35 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Hotel Receptionist (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 31 1925 –
Thu, Jul 21 1983
Portrait of Richard ColemanRichard Coleman
Richard Coleman was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Partner of Stenning's Divorced Wife (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Harold CoyneHarold Coyne
Harold Coyne was
38 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Editor (uncredited)'.
Mon, Jan 01 1923 –
Sun, Mar 24 2013
Portrait of Maxwell CraigMaxwell Craig
Maxwell Craig was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Harry's Club Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of George CurtisGeorge Curtis
George Curtis was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Peter EvansPeter Evans
Peter Evans was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Pub (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Geoffrey FrederickGeoffrey Frederick
Geoffrey Frederick was
28 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Mitchell (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 29 1933
Portrait of Dave GriffithsDave Griffiths
Dave Griffiths was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Workman (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Aidan HarringtonAidan Harrington
Aidan Harrington was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Editor (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Ruth HarrisonRuth Harrison
Ruth Harrison was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Woman in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Gordon HumphriesGordon Humphries
Gordon Humphries was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man at Water Station (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Fred JohnsonFred Johnson
Fred Johnson was
62 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Archie (uncredited)'.
Sun, Aug 06 1899 –
Sat, Dec 04 1971
Portrait of Gerry JudgeGerry Judge
Gerry Judge was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Juba KennerleyJuba Kennerley
Juba Kennerley was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Harry's Club Patron (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Dan LesterDan Lester
Dan Lester was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Aileen LewisAileen Lewis
Aileen Lewis was
47 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Demonstrator (uncredited)'.
Thu, Apr 09 1914 –
Wed, Feb 12 2014
Portrait of Leonard LlewellynLeonard Llewellyn
Leonard Llewellyn was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Editor (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Larry MartynLarry Martyn
Larry Martyn was
27 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Argumentative Man at Washing Centre (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 22 1934 –
Sun, Aug 07 1994
Portrait of Jim McManusJim McManus
Jim McManus was
21 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man at Water Station (uncredited)'.
Sun, May 19 1940
Portrait of Don McMurrayDon McMurray
Don McMurray was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Fight (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Carmel McSharryCarmel McSharry
Carmel McSharry was
36 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Woman Lost in Fog (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 01 1925 –
Sun, Mar 04 2018
Portrait of Michael McStayMichael McStay
Michael McStay was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Policeman at Washing Centre (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Robert MooreRobert Moore
Robert Moore was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Air Traffic Controller (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Charles MorganCharles Morgan
Charles Morgan was
52 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Foreign Editor (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jul 21 1909
Portrait of Cecil PaulCecil Paul
Cecil Paul was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Editor (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Lisa PeakeLisa Peake
Lisa Peake was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Girl (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Frank PhillipsFrank Phillips
Frank Phillips was
60 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Radio Announcer (uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 24 1901 –
Tue, Jan 01 1980
Portrait of Charles PriceCharles Price
Charles Price was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
Unknown Birthday –
Sun, May 09 2004
Portrait of John RaeJohn Rae
John Rae was
66 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Sarge the Doorman (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1895 –
Sat, Jun 04 1977
Portrait of Edith RayeEdith Raye
Edith Raye was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Woman in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Bill RaymentBill Rayment
Bill Rayment was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Julie SamuelJulie Samuel
Julie Samuel was
17 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Young Girl (uncredited)'.
Mon, May 15 1944
Portrait of Frank SchockFrank Schock
Frank Schock was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Jeff ShaneJeff Shane
Jeff Shane was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Frank SiemanFrank Sieman
Frank Sieman was
53 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Print Room Manager (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 07 1908 –
Mon, Mar 09 1992
Portrait of Jeff SilkJeff Silk
Jeff Silk was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Graham SkidmoreGraham Skidmore
Graham Skidmore was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Bit Part (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Terence SoallTerence Soall
Terence Soall was
41 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Bit Part (uncredited)'.
Mon, Mar 22 1920 –
Thu, Aug 10 2006
Portrait of Guy StandevenGuy Standeven
Guy Standeven was
33 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man at Funfair (uncredited)'.
Tue, Aug 28 1928 –
Thu, Oct 01 1998
Portrait of John TathamJohn Tatham
John Tatham was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Policeman at Water Station (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Joe WadhamJoe Wadham
Joe Wadham was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man in Crowd (uncredited)'.
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Portrait of Terry WalshTerry Walsh
Terry Walsh was
22 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 05 1939 –
Sun, Apr 21 2002

Crew

Portrait of Val GuestVal Guest
Val Guest was
49 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Director, Writer, Producer'
Mon, Dec 11 1911 –
Wed, May 10 2006
Portrait of Harry WaxmanHarry Waxman
Harry Waxman was
49 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Director of Photography'
Wed, Apr 03 1912 –
Mon, Dec 24 1984
Portrait of Stanley BlackStanley Black
Stanley Black was
48 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'
Sat, Jun 14 1913 –
Tue, Nov 26 2002
Portrait of Philip ShipwayPhilip Shipway
Philip Shipway was
49 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Assistant Director'
Wed, Feb 21 1912 –
Sat, Apr 20 1968
Portrait of Terry LensTerry Lens
Terry Lens was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Second Assistant Director'
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Portrait of Bernard WilliamsBernard Williams
Bernard Williams was
19 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Third Assistant Director'
Thu, Jan 01 1942 –
Sun, Jan 04 2015
Portrait of Geoffrey TozerGeoffrey Tozer
Geoffrey Tozer was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Assistant Art Director'
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Portrait of Wolf MankowitzWolf Mankowitz
Wolf Mankowitz was
36 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Writer'
Fri, Nov 07 1924 –
Wed, May 20 1998
Portrait of F. Sherwin GreenF. Sherwin Green
F. Sherwin Green was
46 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Associate Producer'
Fri, Feb 19 1915 –
Wed, Feb 19 2003
Portrait of Bill LennyBill Lenny
Bill Lenny was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Mike RoundMike Round
Mike Round was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'First Assistant Editor'
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Portrait of Monty NormanMonty Norman
Monty Norman was
33 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Additional Music'
Wed, Apr 04 1928 –
Mon, Jul 11 2022
Portrait of Clifton BrandonClifton Brandon
Clifton Brandon was
34 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Production Manager'
Wed, Jan 26 1927 –
Thu, Sep 20 2018
Portrait of Peter MullinsPeter Mullins
Peter Mullins was
30 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Scenic Artist'
Thu, Jan 01 1931
Portrait of Joyce JamesJoyce James
Joyce James was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Scott SlimonScott Slimon
Scott Slimon was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Set Decoration'
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Portrait of Beatrice DawsonBeatrice Dawson
Beatrice Dawson was
53 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Costume Design'
Sun, Jan 26 1908 –
Fri, Apr 16 1976
Portrait of Peter DukelowPeter Dukelow
Peter Dukelow was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Boom Operator'
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Portrait of Buster AmblerBuster Ambler
Buster Ambler was
56 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Sound Recordist'
Fri, Jul 07 1905 –
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Portrait of Chris GreenhamChris Greenham
Chris Greenham was
38 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'ADR & Dubbing'
Sat, Apr 21 1923 –
Sat, Jan 21 1989
Portrait of Brian JohnsonBrian Johnson
Brian Johnson was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Special Effects Assistant'
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Portrait of John AldredJohn Aldred
John Aldred was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'ADR Mixer'
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Portrait of Anthony MastersAnthony Masters
Anthony Masters was
42 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Art Direction'
Wed, Jan 01 1919 –
Thu, May 10 1990
Portrait of Les BowieLes Bowie
Les Bowie was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Special Effects'
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Portrait of Dulcie MidwinterDulcie Midwinter
Dulcie Midwinter was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Wardrobe Master'
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Portrait of Moray GrantMoray Grant
Moray Grant was
43 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Camera Operator'
Tue, Nov 13 1917 –
Sat, Sep 17 1977
Portrait of Martin AtkinsonMartin Atkinson
Martin Atkinson was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Draughtsman'
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Portrait of Pamela CarltonPamela Carlton
Pamela Carlton was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Continuity'
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Portrait of James DevisJames Devis
James Devis was
30 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Focus Puller'
Mon, Sep 21 1931
Portrait of Tony SforziniTony Sforzini
Tony Sforzini was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Makeup Artist'
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Portrait of John JayJohn Jay
John Jay was
40 in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Still Photographer'
Sun, Nov 14 1920 –
Fri, Apr 29 2005
Portrait of Wally ByattWally Byatt
Wally Byatt was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Focus Puller'
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Portrait of Peter MelrosePeter Melrose
Peter Melrose was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Scenic Artist'
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Portrait of Arthur ChristiansenArthur Christiansen
Arthur Christiansen was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Technical Advisor'
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Portrait of Pat CarrPat Carr
Pat Carr was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Special Effects Assistant'
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Portrait of Bill BennisonBill Bennison
Bill Bennison was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Draughtsman'
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Portrait of Harry ParrHarry Parr
Harry Parr was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Property Buyer'
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Portrait of Doug FerrisDoug Ferris
Doug Ferris was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Matte Painter'
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Portrait of Jimmy StilwellJimmy Stilwell
Jimmy Stilwell was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Clapper Loader'
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Portrait of Joyce StonemanJoyce Stoneman
Joyce Stoneman was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Wardrobe Assistant'
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Portrait of Jill LangleyJill Langley
Jill Langley was
>> in The Day the Earth Caught Fire
as 'Production Secretary'
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