ALL SCI-FI

[Bud Brewster]

Villain Henry Victor ("Freaks") is working for America's foreign enemies during World War II, turning black men into zombies who help him carry out his plot against America. Hero Dick Purcell opposes him. Comedian Mantan Moreland provides the lighter moments. Fans of Monogram pictures will know what to expect. Directed by Jean Yarbrough.
_________________
____________
Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)

[Bud Brewster]

________________________________

IMDB has an interesting trivia item about this production.
________________________________

~ This supposedly started out as a straight horror film and would be advertised as such. When the comedy thriller The Ghost Breakers (1940) with Bob Hope and Paulette Goddard became a big hit for Paramount, some changes were made.

The original director was replaced with Jean Yarbrough, who had prior experience directing comedies. The film would be edited by Richard C. Currier who had edited many comedies at the Hal Roach Studios.

An additional character, Jeff, was added and would be played by Monogram's premier comedy relief, Mantan Moreland.

Note from me: I'd like to see this movie just find out how successful the studio was in converting a straight horror movie into a horror/comedy.

Based on Mr. Moreland's photos on IMDB, he certainly doesn't look like a black actor who frequently served as "comedy relief". He looks more like a distinguished, intelligent man who could play any character who had those qualities.
_________________
____________
Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)

[Gord Green]

Dick Purcell was also the FIRST movie CAPTAIN AMERICA having appeared in the 40's serial THE ADVENTURES OF CAPTAIN AMERICA.
_________________
There comes a time, thief, when gold loses its lustre, and the gems cease to sparkle, and the throne room becomes a prison; and all that is left is a father's love for his child.