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[Bud Brewster]

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Those books on the ship appear to be in a break/dinning area, but the fact that they're all alike and have no titles is puzzling. Were they there for the crews' recreational reading, or were they manuals of some kind?

Neither guess really seems to fit the facts, so I'm stumped.
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[Krel.]

In some scenes you can see a number of what look to be some type of small screen in the break area. I believe the books are manuals and reference books. If there is a problem, the screens could be rendered inoperable. But the advantage of printed books is that they are not dependent on a power source. In an emergency, as long as there is a source of light, the books are usable.

The current U.S. Military has a belt-and-suspenders philosophy. I see no reason why that will change in the future.

David.

[Bud Brewster]

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I think that is a excellent theory about what that set of apparently identical books are. Good thinking, David.

And your comment reminded me of the deleted scene in the movie which is described in this portion of the script.



Notice the reference to the "space manual". This coincides with your assertion that all the ship's vital operating instructions are archived both in print and in digital form, for complete redundancy!



Folks, I think we owe our good friend Bob Tarmac a debt of gratitude for spotlighting yet another aspect of Forbidden Planet which has proved itself worthy of close examination!

His inquiry concerning the presence of old fashion books in the 23rd century has lead to a fascinating discussion on this surprisingly interesting subject.
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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)

[Bud Brewster]

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Damn, come one guys! We're still waiting on the solution to the three clues below! I presented them several days ago, and they're the three easiest ones so far!

If these three don't manage to tempt Miss Eadie to come back after her inexplicable absence during the last seven days, I'm going to start suspecting foul play!
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Forbidden Planet Scavenger Hunt!

Clue #20

~ Find a popular child’s toy from the 1950s that bears a slight resemblance to a prop we see each week in a classic TV sci-fi series.

Clue #21

~ Find a famous investigator who endangers his own health by using the object he’s holding.

Clue #22

~ Find Robby with the perfect “arm candy” — who looks somewhat related to him.
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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)

[Bob Tarmac]

#20?

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[Bud Brewster]

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Sorry, Bob. That's not it.

The toy is not sci-fi related in any way.

The prop it resembles (according to a member who thought the prop was made using one to the toys) is in the opening credits of the show in this clip, featured in a closeup at the 30 second mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBWPa-Pv-tg&t=30s

Remember, the answer is a jpeg which is in this thread, so you don't have to go looking for a jpeg of the toy.
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[Bud Brewster]

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I'm surprised that the three clues above seem too difficult. I'd have sworn they were fairly easy!

Here's the last three clues I've come up with. Hopefully you'll have better luck with these and we can end this game on a good note.

The answers to all three clues are between pages 50 and 60.
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Forbidden Planet Scavenger Hunt!

Clue #23

~ Find Altaira wearing her LEAST REVEALING outfit.

Clue #24

~ Find three gowns NOT in FP which are just as elegant as Altaira’s unused one. (One picture)

Clue #25

~ Find a picture of Richard Anderson (aka Chief Quinn) holding a blaster.

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As for Clue #21, perhaps I should have said a "famous detective", instead of "investigator". Obviously it's NOT a character in FP.

As for Clue #22, I deliberately didn't say "find a painting of Robby" because I thought that made it too easy. And the reference to the "arm candy" (a pretty girl) who seems to be related to Robby, that obviously means she's not a human!
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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)

[Bob Tarmac]

Question: If Commander Adams actually did marry Altaira on the voyage home. By maritime law would he have had the authority to marry anyone, let alone, transfer that power to the Bosun so he could be married?


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[Bud Brewster]

[Bob Tarmac]

I’m just speculating here, however, I think that might be why this scene was pulled from the movie. Under Maritime law Captains cannot marry while at sea, unless they have special authority such as being a minister or a notary.

And, Adams wasn’t even a Captain, he was a Commander which is a lower rank than a Captain.

I agree with you that in the future the manual may provide for a Commander to marry a couple far out in space, but I’ll bet you they pulled the marriage scene from the movie so as to not perpetuate the misconception.
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[Gord Green]

A "Commander" in rank is designated as "Captain" when he is in control of a vessel. This is often how it is with smaller vessels in the Navy and Coast Guard.

Bud's point is very good too. Laws and regulations are extremely subject to change over time.
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[Bob Tarmac]

Very true.


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[Bud Brewster]

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I've always felt that the closing scene was powerful, somber, and completely appropriate to the story. Adams' final line clearly states the movie's message.

The wedding ceremony would (in my opinion) end the movie on a trivial note, a "happy ending" in which love triumphs.

As for captains being legally able to perform marriages, the list I posted of people who can perform marriages includes Notary Public*. Heck, my ex-wife became a notary republic so she could notarize documents for her employers!

So, either starship captains are required to be Notaries so they can perform marriages, or starship captains are simply added to list of authorized wedding officials!

* Actually only the states of South Carolina, Florida, and Maine allow weddings by Notary Publics. But obviously that means the rules of who can legally perform marriages are not "set in stone". If the rules can be modified by mere states, then the United Planets certainly can!
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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
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[Gord Green]

A Frank Lloyd Wright design from the 50's.
Designed for Arthur Miller and Marylin Monroe.

Look familiar?
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[Bob Tarmac]

VERY!!!

Good find Gord! Thank you.
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