Poster of The Purple Monster Strikes

The Purple Monster Strikes

Plot: A Martian invader crashes his spaceship conveniently close to the workshop of a scientist who is developing an interplanetary craft. If the extraterrestrial Purple Monster can complete the rocket ship and return to Mars, he will be able to start a full-scale invasion of Earth
Release Date: Saturday, October 6 1945
78 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Roy BarcroftRoy Barcroft
Roy Barcroft was
43 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'The Purple Monster'.
Sun, Sep 07 1902 –
Fri, Nov 28 1969
Portrait of Dennis MooreDennis Moore
Dennis Moore was
37 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Craig Foster'.
Sun, Jan 26 1908 –
Sun, Mar 01 1964
Portrait of Linda StirlingLinda Stirling
Linda Stirling was
23 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Sheila Layton'.
Tue, Oct 11 1921 –
Sun, Jul 20 1997
Portrait of James CravenJames Craven
James Craven was
53 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Dr. Cyrus Layton'.
Sat, Oct 01 1892 –
Wed, Jun 29 1955
Portrait of Bud GearyBud Geary
Bud Geary was
47 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Hodge Garrett'.
Mon, Feb 14 1898 –
Fri, Feb 22 1946
Portrait of Mary MooreMary Moore
Mary Moore was
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as 'Marcia'.
Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DavidsonJohn Davidson
John Davidson was
58 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Emperor of Mars'.
Sat, Dec 25 1886 –
Tue, Jan 16 1968
Portrait of Joe WhiteheadJoe Whitehead
Joe Whitehead was
65 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Carl Stewart'.
Wed, Mar 03 1880 –
Fri, Dec 02 1966
Portrait of Emmett VoganEmmett Vogan
Emmett Vogan was
52 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Saunders'.
Wed, Sep 27 1893 –
Thu, Nov 13 1969
Portrait of George M. CarletonGeorge M. Carleton
George M. Carleton was
59 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Dr. Paul Meredith'.
Wed, Oct 28 1885 –
Sat, Sep 23 1950
Portrait of Kenne DuncanKenne Duncan
Kenne Duncan was
43 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Charles Mitchell'.
Mon, Feb 17 1902 –
Sat, Feb 05 1972
Portrait of Rosemonde JamesRosemonde James
Rosemonde James was
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as 'Helen'.
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Portrait of Monte HaleMonte Hale
Monte Hale was
26 in The Purple Monster Strikes
as 'Dr. Harvey'.
Sun, Jun 08 1919 –
Sun, Mar 29 2009

Crew

Portrait of Spencer Gordon BennetSpencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Spencer Gordon Bennet was
52 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Thu, Jan 05 1893 –
Thu, Oct 08 1987
Portrait of Fred C. BrannonFred C. Brannon
Director
Fred C. Brannon was
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Portrait of Bud ThackeryBud Thackery
Director of Photography
Bud Thackery was
42 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Sat, Jan 31 1903 –
Sun, Jul 15 1990
Portrait of Richard CherwinRichard Cherwin
Music Director
Richard Cherwin was
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Portrait of Barney A. SareckyBarney A. Sarecky
Screenplay
Barney A. Sarecky was
50 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Tue, May 07 1895 –
Sat, Aug 10 1968
Portrait of Basil DickeyBasil Dickey
Screenplay
Basil Dickey was
62 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Thu, Nov 23 1882 –
Tue, Jun 17 1958
Portrait of Royal K. ColeRoyal K. Cole
Screenplay
Royal K. Cole was
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Portrait of Albert DeMondAlbert DeMond
Screenplay
Albert DeMond was
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Portrait of Lynn PerkinsLynn Perkins
Screenplay
Lynn Perkins was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joseph F. PolandJoseph F. Poland
Screenplay
Joseph F. Poland was
53 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Sun, Sep 04 1892 –
Fri, Mar 23 1962
Portrait of Ronald DavidsonRonald Davidson
Producer
Ronald Davidson was
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Portrait of Cliff Bell Sr.Cliff Bell Sr.
Editor
Cliff Bell Sr. was
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Portrait of Harold MinterHarold Minter
Editor
Harold Minter was
42 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Thu, Mar 05 1903 –
Sun, May 13 2001
Portrait of Mort GlickmanMort Glickman
Original Music Composer
Mort Glickman was
46 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Tue, Dec 06 1898 –
Fri, Feb 27 1953
Portrait of Fred GrahamFred Graham
Stunts
Fred Graham was
36 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Mon, Oct 26 1908 –
Wed, Oct 10 1979
Portrait of Carey LoftinCarey Loftin
Stunts
Carey Loftin was
31 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Sat, Jan 31 1914 –
Tue, Mar 04 1997
Portrait of Bud GearyBud Geary
Stunts
Bud Geary was
47 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Mon, Feb 14 1898 –
Fri, Feb 22 1946
Portrait of Henry WillsHenry Wills
Stunts
Henry Wills was
24 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Wed, Sep 14 1921 –
Thu, Sep 15 1994
Portrait of Howard LydeckerHoward Lydecker
Special Effects
Howard Lydecker was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John DaheimJohn Daheim
Stunts
John Daheim was
29 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Fri, Jun 16 1916 –
Sun, Sep 22 1991
Portrait of Cliff LyonsCliff Lyons
Stunts
Cliff Lyons was
44 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Fri, Jul 05 1901 –
Sun, Jan 06 1974
Portrait of Polly BursonPolly Burson
Stunts
Polly Burson was
25 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Wed, Dec 24 1919 –
Tue, Apr 04 2006
Portrait of Tom SteeleTom Steele
Stunts
Tom Steele was
36 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Sat, Jun 12 1909 –
Tue, Oct 30 1990
Portrait of Bob MarkBob Mark
Makeup Artist
Bob Mark was
42 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Sun, Oct 19 1902 –
Thu, Apr 18 1968
Portrait of Dale Van SickelDale Van Sickel
Stunts
Dale Van Sickel was
37 in The Purple Monster Strikes
Fri, Nov 29 1907 –
Tue, Jan 25 1977
Portrait of Ed BorschellEd Borschell
Sound
Ed Borschell was
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Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Theodore LydeckerTheodore Lydecker
Special Effects
Theodore Lydecker was
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Portrait of Babe DeFreestBabe DeFreest
Stunts
Babe DeFreest was
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