1 00:00:01,086 --> 00:00:04,676 What you will see is a reconstruction of the radio transmission from "The War of the Worlds" 2 00:00:04,723 --> 00:00:07,338 which caused the panic in 1938 in the USA. 3 00:00:07,472 --> 00:00:09,191 It is based on real facts. 4 00:00:09,320 --> 00:00:12,128 Advertising breaks are simulated 5 00:00:12,294 --> 00:00:16,928 and some names and incidents have been changed. 6 00:00:20,232 --> 00:00:22,584 In the last years of 1930 7 00:00:22,622 --> 00:00:27,915 we saw our world suffer the agony of invasions and war. 8 00:00:29,156 --> 00:00:32,705 No part of the world seems free of these terrors 9 00:00:32,979 --> 00:00:35,908 or the nightmare that was about to begin. 10 00:00:36,494 --> 00:00:40,823 Nightmare that for the first time would enter every house 11 00:00:41,233 --> 00:00:43,647 by the force of a new technology... 12 00:00:43,943 --> 00:00:45,357 the radio! 13 00:01:37,329 --> 00:01:40,947 America hears the distant roar of war by this means. 14 00:01:41,750 --> 00:01:46,892 Desperately hoping to believe that they were safe. 15 00:01:49,151 --> 00:01:54,482 � October 30, 1938. 6:23 pm ET. 16 00:01:54,860 --> 00:01:57,984 An invasion was planned by a small group. 17 00:01:58,081 --> 00:02:00,571 And this man is part of it. 18 00:02:01,018 --> 00:02:03,021 Not an invasion as one would expect. 19 00:02:03,154 --> 00:02:05,151 But an invasion of the mind... 20 00:02:05,229 --> 00:02:08,665 that would send to the street a nation in panic. 21 00:02:09,580 --> 00:02:14,530 In exactly 1 hour and 37 minutes the nightmare will begin. 22 00:02:15,308 --> 00:02:18,636 A special night was chosen: It's Halloween Eve. 23 00:02:18,789 --> 00:02:20,964 - Arrives late. - The world is late! 24 00:02:21,865 --> 00:02:24,778 - Has Orson arrived yet? - See you. 25 00:02:25,645 --> 00:02:28,646 - What's the broadcast today? - "The war of the worlds". 26 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:31,135 - War? - H.G. Wells 27 00:02:31,370 --> 00:02:34,733 - Isn't there enough war on the radio? - This is another kind of war. 28 00:02:34,858 --> 00:02:39,052 Different? How can that be? We already have Germans, Japanese and Italians. 29 00:02:39,170 --> 00:02:41,592 We have Martians. 30 00:02:50,065 --> 00:02:54,177 The Night That Left America in a Panic 31 00:04:10,048 --> 00:04:11,761 Did you hear about the accident? 32 00:04:13,173 --> 00:04:14,237 It's incredible 33 00:04:14,525 --> 00:04:16,682 He never imagined it would collide. 34 00:04:16,846 --> 00:04:20,140 Do you know what he does when goes off the air for 15 seconds? 35 00:04:20,330 --> 00:04:21,479 Go up. 36 00:04:21,901 --> 00:04:24,908 - You're not going to air that, are you? - People like reality. 37 00:04:24,946 --> 00:04:26,003 - Not so much. 38 00:04:26,080 --> 00:04:29,199 - The Martians will burn hundreds of people in front of the microphone. 39 00:04:29,356 --> 00:04:30,503 What would you do? 40 00:04:34,878 --> 00:04:37,181 There are flames everywhere. This is terrible! 41 00:04:37,277 --> 00:04:39,395 "This is one of the greatest catastrophes in the world!" 42 00:04:39,465 --> 00:04:41,657 The flames are already 30 meters high! 43 00:04:41,681 --> 00:04:43,254 It's all smoke and flames! 44 00:04:43,286 --> 00:04:45,286 Good God! 45 00:04:45,862 --> 00:04:47,176 - I can't talk...! 46 00:04:49,419 --> 00:04:51,512 - Hey, Paul! - Hi, Norma. 47 00:04:53,070 --> 00:04:54,740 Paul, I need to talk to you for a minute. 48 00:04:54,778 --> 00:04:56,628 Do you have to walk so fast? 49 00:04:56,806 --> 00:04:59,835 I'll talk to a lawyer. What's going on? 50 00:05:00,101 --> 00:05:02,959 You know very well: Last minute changes. 51 00:05:03,037 --> 00:05:05,029 Why must we go through this every week? 52 00:05:05,139 --> 00:05:07,022 Why is this week should it be different? 53 00:05:07,499 --> 00:05:09,419 - What do you want me to say? - First of all... 54 00:05:09,631 --> 00:05:10,695 Excuse me... 55 00:05:11,195 --> 00:05:14,362 - First of all, you can't use the name of the Biltmore Hotel. 56 00:05:14,386 --> 00:05:15,652 - OK, it's out. 57 00:05:15,729 --> 00:05:18,923 - Secondly, you can't say "Columbia Broadcasting" 58 00:05:18,955 --> 00:05:20,193 I suggest "Broadcasting Building". 59 00:05:20,230 --> 00:05:21,669 It's "Columbia Broadcasting." 60 00:05:21,845 --> 00:05:24,001 What else... oh, yes! 61 00:05:24,193 --> 00:05:26,555 Please! No "Roosevelt"! 62 00:05:28,936 --> 00:05:30,363 No "Roosevelt"? Why? 63 00:05:30,556 --> 00:05:34,708 Think for a moment! Doesn't anyone think around here? 64 00:05:34,960 --> 00:05:39,684 No "Roosevelt." Anyone but no "Roosevelt". 65 00:05:40,314 --> 00:05:42,599 Come on, Paul, it's not the end of the world! 66 00:05:42,893 --> 00:05:45,254 - Is this a joke? - Don't be upset! 67 00:05:45,294 --> 00:05:49,594 - Why are you upset? - Because we have an actor who plays a good Roosevelt. 68 00:05:49,790 --> 00:05:53,750 - He's going to jump to the roof. - Sorry, but it has to be like this. 69 00:05:53,750 --> 00:05:54,832 - Listen, you must... - Paul! 70 00:05:54,878 --> 00:05:57,395 - Paul, listen to something! Just a moment. 71 00:05:58,088 --> 00:06:01,359 - Anything else? - No, there is nothing else. 72 00:06:01,469 --> 00:06:04,447 - Okay, listen... - There is some fear with the programming. 73 00:06:11,844 --> 00:06:12,828 - What do you think? 74 00:06:12,969 --> 00:06:14,241 - And the Martian cylinder? 75 00:06:14,265 --> 00:06:14,921 - What? 76 00:06:15,101 --> 00:06:17,171 - The cylinder! - Oh, don't look! 77 00:06:17,202 --> 00:06:20,694 I don't want you to see. Turn around. And you too, Nornan, please. 78 00:06:22,102 --> 00:06:25,618 Norman... One moment, please. Listen. 79 00:06:29,849 --> 00:06:31,184 What do you think? 80 00:06:32,562 --> 00:06:35,346 It looks like you're opening a jar of jam. What is it? 81 00:06:36,260 --> 00:06:37,574 - Paul... what do you want from me? 82 00:06:38,104 --> 00:06:40,568 - No, no... You have to be scary. 83 00:06:40,691 --> 00:06:42,599 Horrible! 84 00:06:45,061 --> 00:06:48,677 What about the effects of Christmas? They turned out very well... 85 00:06:49,539 --> 00:06:52,031 - Let's go! Not in the toilet again! - It worked, didn't it? 86 00:06:52,109 --> 00:06:54,210 It would take 2 hours to prepare... stretch the cables... 87 00:06:54,242 --> 00:06:57,867 Nobody else can do that. 88 00:06:57,907 --> 00:06:59,907 Trust in me. Use the bathroom. 89 00:07:00,167 --> 00:07:02,471 Okay. You can use the bathroom. 90 00:07:09,369 --> 00:07:14,321 - He didn't accept it, eh? - Take the cables to the men's bathroom. 91 00:07:26,025 --> 00:07:27,127 Is it Orson? 92 00:07:28,040 --> 00:07:29,089 See you later. 93 00:07:29,211 --> 00:07:33,279 - Calm down Norman, it's just a rehearsal. - Okay, I have a meeting. 94 00:07:38,995 --> 00:07:40,164 Continue with... 95 00:07:40,414 --> 00:07:44,309 "In 1939, the great disappointment came. 96 00:07:44,745 --> 00:07:47,096 - And add to the introduction. - It's fine. 97 00:07:47,120 --> 00:07:48,197 And next? 98 00:07:48,596 --> 00:07:54,668 Let's see... Orson wants to change the landing of the first ship to another small town. 99 00:07:54,794 --> 00:07:58,436 - This means changing the combat zone ... 100 00:07:58,623 --> 00:08:02,370 - Well, don't despair. - Yes, but I promised the Martians! 101 00:08:03,049 --> 00:08:04,551 - Well, we'll deal with that later. 102 00:08:04,575 --> 00:08:08,760 - Did Norman authorize "Park Plaza Hotel"? - So where? 103 00:08:09,798 --> 00:08:11,705 Really... there! 104 00:08:11,921 --> 00:08:13,568 Wait... I can't see where... 105 00:08:15,958 --> 00:08:18,762 - Grovers Mill? - Grovers Mill... 106 00:08:19,129 --> 00:08:22,346 - I like it! It looks real. - That's it. 107 00:08:23,143 --> 00:08:25,619 I don't understand how he did that in just 6 days. 108 00:08:25,652 --> 00:08:30,417 The whole world was created in 6 days, So why not destroy it, too. 109 00:08:30,478 --> 00:08:32,417 - And put it on the pages of the newspaper. - Right. 110 00:08:35,765 --> 00:08:37,289 Grovers Mill, right? 111 00:08:37,521 --> 00:08:40,264 Howard, why did you choose New Jersey? 112 00:08:40,784 --> 00:08:45,545 I got lost there last week. And then they gave me a map at a gas station. 113 00:08:46,305 --> 00:08:47,382 And what else? 114 00:08:48,898 --> 00:08:54,217 - They ask for a better description of the Martian ship. It's on page 17. - Yes, yes... 115 00:08:59,949 --> 00:09:03,566 - I wonder how the listeners will react. - I don't know... 116 00:09:04,153 --> 00:09:07,390 Every time I hear the radio, I can't believe it what is happening in Europe. 117 00:09:08,765 --> 00:09:11,811 Anyway, back to the real world. 118 00:09:13,144 --> 00:09:18,286 The Martian ship looks have legs... 119 00:09:19,093 --> 00:09:24,233 ...coming out of a cylinder... ... metallic. 120 00:09:31,283 --> 00:09:33,756 At 6:49 pm Eastern Time, 121 00:09:33,953 --> 00:09:37,274 Walter Wingale milked the cow in Grovers Mill, New Jersey. 122 00:09:56,727 --> 00:10:01,577 How many times do I have to say... Milk the cow and don't listen to the radio! 123 00:10:02,718 --> 00:10:05,799 There will be war, everyone can see this. 124 00:10:06,527 --> 00:10:10,715 Everyone, huh? So how come I don't see it?! 125 00:10:10,914 --> 00:10:13,207 We will be there at any time. 126 00:10:13,231 --> 00:10:14,723 In Canada they are already preparing... 127 00:10:14,724 --> 00:10:16,658 All... coming soon... 128 00:10:16,682 --> 00:10:21,214 All I know is that we have work to do. And you're not in Canada! 129 00:10:21,437 --> 00:10:22,921 For now. 130 00:10:24,153 --> 00:10:25,486 I know... 131 00:10:26,541 --> 00:10:27,946 But I will be. 132 00:10:31,587 --> 00:10:34,175 Are you going to give up your citizenship? 133 00:10:35,958 --> 00:10:37,245 If necessary. 134 00:10:37,968 --> 00:10:39,182 If necessary?! 135 00:10:39,417 --> 00:10:41,513 What do you mean? 136 00:10:41,703 --> 00:10:44,559 What's the rush to go to war? 137 00:10:44,597 --> 00:10:48,175 - Why do you want to be killed? - It's Hitler or us! Don't you understand? 138 00:10:48,366 --> 00:10:53,737 - And he makes no secret of it. - I'm going to eat. Enough nonsense! 139 00:10:56,286 --> 00:11:00,283 Every night the same conversation! Every night! 140 00:11:04,025 --> 00:11:05,167 You're not getting out of here! 141 00:11:05,167 --> 00:11:08,526 And you will not renounce your citizenship. 142 00:11:08,972 --> 00:11:10,386 I'm coming! 143 00:11:19,986 --> 00:11:22,652 7:01 pm ET. 144 00:11:23,793 --> 00:11:24,935 Now! 145 00:11:32,171 --> 00:11:34,835 No! No! 146 00:11:36,452 --> 00:11:38,358 Try another one! 147 00:11:39,501 --> 00:11:41,976 Try the biggest! 148 00:11:49,811 --> 00:11:53,428 More echo! More below! 149 00:11:58,380 --> 00:12:01,808 Yes ...! The Martians have just landed! 150 00:12:16,961 --> 00:12:19,246 Brad...! Mary...! Come here! 151 00:12:21,240 --> 00:12:23,335 I said, come here! 152 00:12:44,324 --> 00:12:45,658 They come here. 153 00:12:51,149 --> 00:12:52,673 It's not their fault. 154 00:12:55,337 --> 00:12:56,671 Well... 155 00:13:01,488 --> 00:13:04,916 � Halloween. They are children. 156 00:13:08,409 --> 00:13:10,694 28... 28! 157 00:13:12,127 --> 00:13:14,604 I already look like I'm 40... 158 00:13:18,600 --> 00:13:20,885 Can you wait until they fall asleep? 159 00:13:24,278 --> 00:13:26,182 All for them... 160 00:13:26,996 --> 00:13:29,088 All for your good! 161 00:14:05,454 --> 00:14:08,071 Leave his chair for him. Go and wash your hands. 162 00:14:08,712 --> 00:14:10,618 And don't use all the towels! 163 00:14:12,079 --> 00:14:13,982 Dinner is ready! 164 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:43,365 Go get a napkin. 165 00:15:59,251 --> 00:16:04,727 - I haven't changed my mind. But I think we should wait. - Wait? Why? 166 00:16:05,001 --> 00:16:11,708 - We have the license, we did the analyses, And now you tell me we can't get married? - That's not it... 167 00:16:11,876 --> 00:16:15,504 Oak Park, Illinois. 26 minutes for the radio program. 168 00:16:15,563 --> 00:16:24,130 I should be studying. Please tell me what's going on! 169 00:16:26,174 --> 00:16:32,359 - You already know that war is coming. They can recruit me, what... - Steven, please...! 170 00:16:32,470 --> 00:16:37,423 - The war will not start now... - What happened? 171 00:16:38,041 --> 00:16:45,152 - Why do you want us to wait? - She doesn't want to wait, she wants to cancel. 172 00:16:45,285 --> 00:16:46,073 Father... 173 00:16:50,605 --> 00:16:57,649 Beautiful! Do him a favor and tell him the truth now. 174 00:16:58,156 --> 00:16:59,109 The truth? 175 00:17:01,418 --> 00:17:04,023 What? What truth? 176 00:17:04,654 --> 00:17:10,412 The truth is that I won't allow it. The reason is that you are Catholic. 177 00:17:13,578 --> 00:17:19,486 - Catholic? - After all, she is the daughter of a Protestant pastor. 178 00:17:22,291 --> 00:17:23,271 Beautiful... 179 00:17:25,348 --> 00:17:31,061 - Linda... in the 3 years we've known each other, you never went to church. - It doesn't matter, I can't explain it. 180 00:17:31,129 --> 00:17:32,992 That's not the problem. 181 00:17:34,224 --> 00:17:38,672 You're already bigger, right? You can now make your own decisions, 182 00:17:38,704 --> 00:17:40,179 I just want to know... 183 00:17:41,160 --> 00:17:44,777 Does it make any difference Am I Catholic? 184 00:17:44,777 --> 00:17:48,717 - It's important to him! - I'm not going to marry him! 185 00:17:49,736 --> 00:17:54,395 Young man, I will not leave my daughter marry a papist. 186 00:17:56,399 --> 00:18:00,125 Wait a moment... With a papist? With a papist! 187 00:18:00,598 --> 00:18:03,073 But who do you think he is? Martin Luther? 188 00:18:03,598 --> 00:18:08,738 The truth is that you don't want your daughter to get married. You don't want him to marry anyone, do you? 189 00:18:08,738 --> 00:18:10,643 Linda, let's have dinner. 190 00:18:26,708 --> 00:18:29,181 North Hill, San Francisco. 191 00:18:34,514 --> 00:18:42,079 In 15 minutes, Orson Welles will present the novel by H.G. Wells. "The War of the Worlds" 192 00:18:42,545 --> 00:18:46,171 - More cleaning? - I want to listen. It's one of my favorite shows. 193 00:18:46,226 --> 00:18:50,019 Of course... The boss is not at home and you want costumes. 194 00:19:11,861 --> 00:19:13,385 Is it really necessary? 195 00:19:13,576 --> 00:19:18,747 Sorry sir, I thought if it was important perhaps the guests were interested. 196 00:19:19,294 --> 00:19:21,958 In this?! I don't believe it. 197 00:19:22,439 --> 00:19:27,773 People are already tired of hearing threats of war every day. 198 00:19:28,214 --> 00:19:31,641 They say that tonight they will give an ultimatum to Hitler. 199 00:19:32,402 --> 00:19:36,464 An ultimatum to Hitler! It doesn't make sense. It's ridiculous! 200 00:19:36,765 --> 00:19:44,117 They don't realize he just wants space for your people. That's it. 201 00:19:44,804 --> 00:19:52,719 He saved them from economic disaster. They are just victims of the communists. 202 00:19:57,245 --> 00:20:01,060 It's 7:49 pm and 11 minutes to start. 203 00:20:02,016 --> 00:20:05,185 - Good evening, Mr. Welles. - Good evening, Fred. 204 00:20:17,549 --> 00:20:20,083 List of special effects. 205 00:20:33,299 --> 00:20:37,745 - I'm sorry, Clarence. I understand... - But I imitate very well... 206 00:20:38,718 --> 00:20:43,097 - I'll read a little... - Norman said we can't use Roosevelt! 207 00:20:43,097 --> 00:20:47,285 It's an insult! I'll talk to Orson! 208 00:20:47,285 --> 00:20:50,032 Norman said we can use the Secretary of the Interior. 209 00:20:50,291 --> 00:20:57,037 Secretary of the Interior? I don't even know him or how he talks! No, no! I'll play Roosevelt. 210 00:20:58,792 --> 00:21:01,232 It's not possible, Orson. 211 00:21:11,405 --> 00:21:12,737 Are you okay? 212 00:21:14,193 --> 00:21:17,430 - Secretary of the Interior. - And how does he sound? 213 00:21:18,672 --> 00:21:20,923 Orson says he talks like Roosevelt. 214 00:21:40,481 --> 00:21:43,907 30 seconds left, Orson. Please prepare yourselves! 215 00:22:09,134 --> 00:22:13,108 Columbia Broadcasting and affiliated stations, present 216 00:22:13,132 --> 00:22:15,406 an achievement by Orson Welles, 217 00:22:16,093 --> 00:22:22,586 A radio adaptation of the novel by H.G. Wells, "The War of the Worlds". 218 00:22:45,304 --> 00:22:51,206 Ladies and gentlemen, the director of Mercury Theatre, Orson Welles 219 00:22:53,857 --> 00:22:55,200 We know now, 220 00:22:55,302 --> 00:22:58,247 that at the beginning of the 20th century, 221 00:22:59,092 --> 00:23:01,329 this world has been observed 222 00:23:01,407 --> 00:23:05,450 by intelligences greater than those of man 223 00:23:05,474 --> 00:23:08,099 but as mortal as him. 224 00:23:09,057 --> 00:23:13,791 We now know that while humanity cared about your problems, 225 00:23:14,214 --> 00:23:16,604 Man was studied. 226 00:23:16,629 --> 00:23:19,636 Maybe so deeply like a man with a microscope... 227 00:23:19,721 --> 00:23:25,186 examines the creatures that multiply in a drop of water. 228 00:23:25,533 --> 00:23:31,456 With infinite complacency, people, only saw their subjects 229 00:23:32,114 --> 00:23:38,829 with the certainty of his dominion, on this little rock around the sun... 230 00:23:39,461 --> 00:23:41,845 that by luck or destiny, 231 00:23:41,869 --> 00:23:46,285 the man inherited at a height somewhere in space and time. 232 00:23:46,903 --> 00:23:49,744 And coming from the vastness of space, 233 00:23:49,768 --> 00:23:51,941 minds comparable to ours, 234 00:23:51,965 --> 00:23:54,909 just as ours are comparable of the jungle animals, 235 00:23:55,189 --> 00:23:59,690 with an intelligence, cold and implacable, 236 00:24:00,198 --> 00:24:03,306 They looked at this planet with envious eyes 237 00:24:03,819 --> 00:24:08,389 and, little by little, they made plans against us 238 00:24:09,841 --> 00:24:13,773 In the year 38 of the 20th century, The great disappointment came. 239 00:24:13,981 --> 00:24:15,994 It was at the end of October. 240 00:24:16,415 --> 00:24:18,117 Business is good. 241 00:24:18,868 --> 00:24:20,177 Hi Earl! 242 00:24:33,270 --> 00:24:38,413 - What did you find so interesting, Bill? - I don't mean, George. 243 00:24:43,938 --> 00:24:47,747 “More people have returned to their jobs. Sales increased..." 244 00:25:13,260 --> 00:25:15,292 Many people got jobs. 245 00:25:15,405 --> 00:25:19,060 Tonight, October 30th, 246 00:25:19,490 --> 00:25:20,971 The Telecommunications Service, 247 00:25:20,972 --> 00:25:23,895 estimates that 32,000 people listen to the radio... 248 00:25:24,021 --> 00:25:30,492 ... in Nova Scotia, causing a small atmospheric pressure that moves to the Northeast states. 249 00:25:36,575 --> 00:25:37,336 Stephen! 250 00:25:37,907 --> 00:25:38,478 Stephen! 251 00:25:40,002 --> 00:25:41,144 Stephen! 252 00:25:58,998 --> 00:26:04,900 "... causing an air pressure that moves...bringing rain, accompanied by light winds " 253 00:26:04,900 --> 00:26:07,730 Maximum temperature 20, minimum of 10. 254 00:26:07,855 --> 00:26:11,282 Information provided by Institute of Meteorology. 255 00:26:11,683 --> 00:26:16,401 And now let's go to Meridian Salon from Park Plaza Hotel in central New York. 256 00:26:16,472 --> 00:26:20,090 which will offer music performed by Ram�n Raquello and his orchestra. 257 00:26:37,210 --> 00:26:42,551 Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, From Hotel Meridian Hall to Hotel Park Plaza In New York, we bring the music of... 258 00:26:42,715 --> 00:26:45,196 Ram�n Raquello and his orchestra. 259 00:26:45,459 --> 00:26:49,979 Ram�n Raquello will play "La Paloma". 260 00:27:01,388 --> 00:27:05,950 I hate this song! 261 00:27:05,982 --> 00:27:09,080 - Harrison, look for something on the radio, please. - Yes ma'am. 262 00:27:09,104 --> 00:27:10,737 - This is all horrible. 263 00:27:10,929 --> 00:27:14,547 Could I get rid of this? Now! 264 00:27:15,625 --> 00:27:19,966 I mean, that's not the kind of music for a party, right? 265 00:27:24,108 --> 00:27:28,297 Oh, I love this one! It's so ugly that it enchants me. 266 00:27:28,297 --> 00:27:30,392 Come, dance with me. 267 00:27:42,664 --> 00:27:44,758 What is she doing? 268 00:27:53,301 --> 00:27:57,299 - Kelly, what are you doing? - "We interrupt this program of music and dance for information... " 269 00:27:57,324 --> 00:27:59,515 "...from Intercontinental Radio". 270 00:28:01,231 --> 00:28:06,753 "20 minutes before 8pm, Professor Farrell of Mount Jennings Observatory in Chicago, Illinois..." 271 00:28:06,753 --> 00:28:13,062 "... detected a series of explosions, produced at regular intervals on the surface of Mars." 272 00:28:13,383 --> 00:28:18,524 "Spectrographs indicate that they are of hydrogen and get closer of the Earth at great speed". 273 00:28:18,714 --> 00:28:22,711 "Professor Pierson of the Princeton Observatory confirms Farrell's observations..." 274 00:28:23,027 --> 00:28:28,550 ... and describes the phenomenon: "like a blue flame produced by a cannon" 275 00:28:28,800 --> 00:28:36,709 "And now we return to the music of Ramon Raquello, at Meridian Salon of the Park Plaza Hotel in New York". 276 00:28:59,203 --> 00:29:01,429 I want to know where it's going. 277 00:29:02,087 --> 00:29:04,753 I don't know. I'll see if I can find a job. 278 00:29:06,797 --> 00:29:11,558 I don't believe it! I won't believe anything you tell me. 279 00:29:11,583 --> 00:29:14,278 Calm down. I don't want the children to hear. 280 00:29:17,048 --> 00:29:18,954 Do you have everything? 281 00:29:22,563 --> 00:29:24,110 - How about that? 282 00:29:26,711 --> 00:29:30,019 - You're the one who wanted the children! Not me! - I don't remember hearing that. 283 00:29:30,785 --> 00:29:34,446 and that night in the car in Palisades? I don't remember hearing that. 284 00:29:34,470 --> 00:29:36,458 Where were you? 285 00:29:36,459 --> 00:29:42,241 "... one of the most popular songs performed by Ram�n Raquello and his orchestra..." 286 00:29:44,730 --> 00:29:46,824 I remember that one. 287 00:29:47,776 --> 00:29:49,109 I remember... 288 00:30:14,144 --> 00:30:17,193 I just turned it on. Interest! 289 00:30:24,145 --> 00:30:29,874 - We already told you, that when you lie down... 290 00:30:29,952 --> 00:30:33,601 - You don't care about that, right? - Yes. 291 00:30:33,820 --> 00:30:37,056 Because... "anomalies that occur on the surface from the planet Mars..." ...sisters... 292 00:30:37,081 --> 00:30:43,620 "...unusual phenomenon that occurs, I'm interviewing the astronomer, Professor Pierson, who will give us..." 293 00:30:44,148 --> 00:30:46,108 Now sleep. 294 00:30:47,086 --> 00:30:49,086 No more radio! 295 00:31:04,285 --> 00:31:08,474 We will be in touch shortly with the Princeton Observatory, in Princeton, New Jersey. 296 00:31:08,877 --> 00:31:13,255 Now we're back with Ram�n Raquello and his orchestra. 297 00:31:26,957 --> 00:31:32,668 We are ready to connect with Princeton Memorial, in Princeton, where our commentator Carl Phillips will interview 298 00:31:32,668 --> 00:31:38,427 Professor Richard Pierson, famous astronomer. We now connect to Princeton, New Jersey. 299 00:31:42,756 --> 00:31:45,612 Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Carl Phillips... 300 00:31:46,121 --> 00:31:48,091 Dad, do we have to hear this?! 301 00:31:48,174 --> 00:31:50,700 "I'm in a large, semi-circular room..." 302 00:31:51,007 --> 00:31:53,617 It's boring. Let's get out of here, let's go! 303 00:31:53,796 --> 00:32:01,222 "...through that opening, I can see a cloud of stars that appear to have been glued to the telescope" 304 00:32:01,909 --> 00:32:05,336 The tick you hear It is from the rotation mechanism. 305 00:32:05,883 --> 00:32:11,596 Professor Pierson is on a pedestal above me, looking through the lens. 306 00:32:11,596 --> 00:32:16,548 Please have a little patience, ladies and gentlemen. Anytime the interview will be carried out. 307 00:32:16,817 --> 00:32:23,592 When you look at the stars, Professor Pierson cannot be interrupted. 308 00:32:24,075 --> 00:32:28,898 Meanwhile, he is in contact with other astronomical centers. 309 00:32:29,275 --> 00:32:33,084 - Professor, can I start the interview? - Of course, Mr. Phillips... 310 00:32:33,084 --> 00:32:38,972 Can you tell the listeners what did you see on the planet Mars through the telescope? 311 00:32:39,089 --> 00:32:46,433 Nothing unusual so far, Mr. Phillips. A red discus swimming in a blue sea. Some lines on the surface of the disc. 312 00:32:46,804 --> 00:32:52,516 Very visible now, because Mars It is at its closest point to us. 313 00:32:52,516 --> 00:32:56,889 In your opinion, what could be these lines, Professor Pierson? 314 00:32:57,476 --> 00:33:05,281 "No channel, Mr. Phillips... although this is the popular belief of those who believe there is life on Mars" 315 00:33:05,969 --> 00:33:11,011 "From a scientific point of view, the lines are simply the result of the planet's atmospheric conditions" 316 00:33:11,301 --> 00:33:16,519 "So, as a scientist, you are not convinced that intelligent life exists on the planet Mars?" 317 00:33:16,660 --> 00:33:19,136 "The probability is 1 in a thousand." 318 00:33:19,136 --> 00:33:24,200 How do you explain these eruptions? on the surface of the planet, at regular intervals? " 319 00:33:24,450 --> 00:33:26,303 Mr. Phillips... I... 320 00:33:26,327 --> 00:33:28,585 I don't know how to explain it. 321 00:33:28,819 --> 00:33:33,344 Teacher, in the interests of the listeners, How far is Mars from Earth? 322 00:33:33,422 --> 00:33:38,250 - Approximately 60 million km. - It seems like a safe distance... 323 00:33:38,685 --> 00:33:42,495 One moment, ladies and gentlemen, Someone gave the teacher a message. 324 00:33:42,831 --> 00:33:47,902 However, we remember that we transmit live from the Observatory from Princeton, New Jersey, 325 00:33:48,035 --> 00:33:51,588 where we interviewed the astronomer, Professor Pierson. 326 00:33:52,143 --> 00:33:56,712 One moment please... The teacher gave me the message he received. 327 00:33:56,712 --> 00:34:01,283 - Teacher, can I read the message to the listeners? - Certainly, Mr. Phillips. 328 00:34:01,548 --> 00:34:07,451 Ladies and gentlemen, I will read the telegram by Dr. Gray, Natural History Museum from New York. 329 00:34:07,810 --> 00:34:13,332 Of course, I agree with everything he does. You must know the position and... 330 00:34:14,094 --> 00:34:19,805 "The seismographs detected a tremor with the intensity of an earthquake in an area 20 km from Princeton" 331 00:34:20,146 --> 00:34:24,715 "Please investigate." Signed, Lloyd Gray, Head of the Astronomy Department" -Princeton? What about Princeton? 332 00:34:24,715 --> 00:34:29,953 "Professor Pierson, this might be related to the phenomena on Mars?" 333 00:34:30,133 --> 00:34:39,950 "It's doubtful, Mr. Phillips, perhaps it was a meteorite of unusual size, whose arrival At this point it's just a coincidence." 334 00:34:40,200 --> 00:34:45,341 - However, we will do some research when daylight allows us. - Thank you, teacher. 335 00:34:45,341 --> 00:34:49,870 Ladies and gentlemen, in the last few minutes we have been talking from the Princeton Observatory, 336 00:34:49,947 --> 00:34:54,051 interviewing astronomer, Professor Pierson. 337 00:34:54,207 --> 00:34:58,925 I'm Carl Phillips and let's go back to the studio in New York. 338 00:35:02,893 --> 00:35:06,893 "Ladies and gentlemen, breaking news from Radio Intercontinental" 339 00:35:09,389 --> 00:35:16,443 "Montreal, Canada: Professor Morse from the Univ. McMillan said he observed 3 explosions on Mars... " 340 00:35:16,557 --> 00:35:20,555 "...between 7:45 pm and 9:20 pm." - Do you come here often? 341 00:35:21,094 --> 00:35:25,284 - Me neither. "... This confirms the information received of observatories in the USA " 342 00:35:25,284 --> 00:35:28,139 Hey! Charlie McCarthey! 343 00:35:38,541 --> 00:35:44,063 - Oh, no. It made me miss the beginning! - Calm down. 344 00:35:47,481 --> 00:35:49,385 I don't listen to that! 345 00:35:51,188 --> 00:35:54,997 "...and now, news from Trenton, New Jersey." 346 00:35:55,269 --> 00:35:57,700 "They announced that it's 8:50 pm..." 347 00:36:00,029 --> 00:36:01,482 - Eh... come back! 348 00:36:01,506 --> 00:36:05,165 - Why? - Let's hear it. 349 00:36:06,435 --> 00:36:12,012 "... A large burning object, thought to be a meteor that fell into a farm, near Grovers Mill, New Jersey..." 350 00:36:12,137 --> 00:36:14,148 "... 14 miles from Trenton." 351 00:36:14,282 --> 00:36:21,239 "A light in the sky was visible within a radius of several hundred km and the noise of the impact was heard north of Elisabeth." 352 00:36:21,425 --> 00:36:29,316 We sent a car to the area, and our commentator, Carl Phillips, He will let you know as soon as he arrives in Princeton. 353 00:36:29,817 --> 00:36:37,057 Meanwhile, we return to the Hotel Martinet, in Brooklyn, where Bobby Milltte and his orchestra offers a dance music program. 354 00:36:58,485 --> 00:37:01,387 Now, let's call Grovers Mill, New Jersey. 355 00:37:04,321 --> 00:37:08,701 Ladies and gentlemen, this is Carl Phillips from the Wilmuth farm, in Grovers Mill, New Jersey. 356 00:37:08,951 --> 00:37:12,761 Professor Pierson and I, We came from Princeton in 10 minutes. 357 00:37:13,091 --> 00:37:22,273 It is difficult to describe the strange scene before my eyes. It looks like something out of "1001 Nights". 358 00:37:22,637 --> 00:37:25,492 I just arrived. I didn't have time to see everything. 359 00:37:26,063 --> 00:37:30,061 I think that's it. Yes, I think that's the object... 360 00:37:30,061 --> 00:37:34,565 "... located right in front of me, half buried in a big hole. It appears that the impact It was terrible." 361 00:37:34,947 --> 00:37:38,755 "...The place is covered by the remains of trees which appear to have been destroyed during the shock and falling of the object..." 362 00:37:38,755 --> 00:37:46,562 "... from what I see, the object is not like a meteor, it looks like a huge cylinder..." 363 00:37:46,935 --> 00:37:50,934 "... It has an approximate diameter... What do you think, Professor Pierson? 364 00:37:50,934 --> 00:37:53,218 - "Close to... 30 meters." - "Approximately 30 meters." 365 00:37:53,723 --> 00:37:59,816 The metal... well, I've never seen anything like it. It has a yellowish white color. 366 00:38:00,051 --> 00:38:05,002 Viewers move closer to the object, despite police efforts to prevent this. 367 00:38:05,238 --> 00:38:09,808 They're blocking my vision. Can you step aside, please? 368 00:38:10,569 --> 00:38:11,932 "Please stay away" 369 00:38:12,198 --> 00:38:16,313 While the police keep pushing the crowd, behold Mr. Wilmuth, owner of the farm. 370 00:38:16,403 --> 00:38:19,070 - Enough, I'm tired of this! - No! Leave! 371 00:38:19,477 --> 00:38:24,427 - I thought you wanted to hear Charlie McCarthey. - Forget Charlie McCarthey! 372 00:38:25,979 --> 00:38:29,483 - Finally, something happens, and you are not interested? 373 00:38:29,597 --> 00:38:33,607 "...Come closer and speak louder..." "Louder please." 374 00:38:34,167 --> 00:38:44,387 "...Yes, I was listening to the radio, I was half asleep when the teacher talked about Mars..." 375 00:38:44,412 --> 00:38:46,219 "...yes, Mr. Wilmuth, and then what happened?" 376 00:38:46,925 --> 00:38:53,940 - Do you know someone named Wilmuth? - Maybe it's Wilthon, they must have been mistaken. 377 00:38:54,280 --> 00:38:59,612 - ... and I heard something. - What did you hear? - I heard a sound... 378 00:39:01,479 --> 00:39:04,251 - They looked like fireworks. - Yes, and then? 379 00:39:04,370 --> 00:39:09,102 - I looked out the window and I would have sworn I was sleeping and dreaming... - Yes... 380 00:39:09,251 --> 00:39:15,226 "...I saw something like a green flash and Then... something hit the floor and I fell out of the chair..." 381 00:39:15,226 --> 00:39:21,276 - Were you scared, Mr. Wilmuth? " "- Yes, of course, it was a big shock." 382 00:39:21,776 --> 00:39:25,966 "- Thank you, Mr. Wilmuth, thank you." "- Do I want to hear more?" "- No, it's enough." 383 00:39:25,966 --> 00:39:30,154 "Ladies and gentlemen, you just heard Mr. Wilmuth, owner of the place where the object fell." 384 00:39:30,609 --> 00:39:35,561 "I wish I could convey the atmosphere, who reigns in this place, in this... fantastic scene... " 385 00:39:35,735 --> 00:39:41,446 "Hundreds of cars are parked all around. The police try to block access, but to no avail." 386 00:39:41,446 --> 00:39:43,280 "People keep getting closer..." 387 00:39:43,304 --> 00:39:47,132 Car headlights illuminate the strange object, half buried". 388 00:39:47,249 --> 00:39:50,106 "Some bolder people approach the edge of the hole." 389 00:39:50,106 --> 00:39:52,816 Their silhouettes contrast with the metal surface of the object. 390 00:39:53,047 --> 00:39:56,284 A man tries to touch the object... A police officer intervenes. 391 00:39:56,284 --> 00:40:01,090 - Get out of there! - You can't tell me...! - You can't touch! 392 00:40:01,851 --> 00:40:03,718 Then I write... 393 00:40:04,136 --> 00:40:07,543 - Yes, do that. - Then I'll tell you where I am. 394 00:40:07,750 --> 00:40:12,891 "Ladies and gentlemen, I still haven't said one thing, but you must have already understood..." 395 00:40:13,029 --> 00:40:16,075 "You must have heard. Listen." 396 00:40:21,937 --> 00:40:29,578 Do you hear? It is a humming sound that comes from inside the object. I'm going to move the microphone closer. Listen! 397 00:40:31,878 --> 00:40:35,306 There's no need to be afraid. It's just an object... "- Can you hear him now?" 398 00:40:35,478 --> 00:40:37,763 "Professor Pierson!" "-Yes, Mr. Phillips?" 399 00:40:37,763 --> 00:40:43,455 "Can you tell us what that sound is? - It is probably due to cooling from the surface." 400 00:40:43,613 --> 00:40:49,761 "- Do you still think it's a meteor, professor? - I don't know what to think. This thing, It is not terrestrial..." 401 00:40:49,840 --> 00:40:58,008 - It's just a radio program. When are you going to tell them? - I'll tell them... when they ask. 402 00:40:58,294 --> 00:41:00,962 - ... and as you can see, cylindrical in shape. - One moment please! 403 00:41:01,218 --> 00:41:03,850 Something is happening! Ladies and gentlemen, this is sensational! 404 00:41:04,498 --> 00:41:12,674 The top started to unscrew! It starts to spin like a screw, without a doubt, the object is hollow! 405 00:42:09,139 --> 00:42:14,143 Ladies and gentlemen, this is the most scariest thing I've ever seen in my life! One moment please! 406 00:42:14,470 --> 00:42:18,659 Something seems to start coming out of the object. Something or... someone. 407 00:42:18,659 --> 00:42:26,310 "They look like 2 luminous disks... Are they eyes? It's possible it's a face. Maybe they are..." 408 00:42:26,732 --> 00:42:35,044 "My God! Something is coming out, it looks like a snake, now another, and another!” 409 00:42:35,106 --> 00:42:39,450 "They look like tentacles. Now I can see the body!" 410 00:42:39,685 --> 00:42:45,152 Oh... it's big and bright... 411 00:42:45,261 --> 00:42:49,814 "But the face... is indescribable." 412 00:42:50,463 --> 00:42:53,578 "I can barely look at him." 413 00:42:53,602 --> 00:42:56,315 "The eyes are like a snake..." 414 00:42:56,471 --> 00:43:03,338 "The V-shaped mouth with saliva falling... The lips seem to pulse. 415 00:43:03,549 --> 00:43:09,761 "The monster, or whatever appears to fall due to gravity." 416 00:43:10,034 --> 00:43:14,223 The thing rises... the crowd retreats... they have seen enough. 417 00:43:14,223 --> 00:43:21,458 This is the most extraordinary thing... I can't find words 418 00:43:21,650 --> 00:43:27,495 I have to stop streaming until I find a new position. I'll be back in a moment... 419 00:43:37,793 --> 00:43:39,364 Oh my God, Hank! 420 00:43:40,286 --> 00:43:42,286 What is this? What's going on? 421 00:43:42,441 --> 00:43:45,929 Nothing... Take it easy. It's just... 422 00:43:46,191 --> 00:43:49,195 - Something... about meteors... 423 00:43:49,273 --> 00:43:52,187 - Did you hear what he said? - I heard what he said! 424 00:43:55,904 --> 00:44:01,224 We broadcast live, from the Wilmuth farm, in Grovers Mill, New Jersey. 425 00:44:11,526 --> 00:44:16,369 - Let's look at the others... - Don't change the season! - Maybe they'll know more at another station. 426 00:44:29,411 --> 00:44:34,742 - Put it back! They don't know what's going on! - Wait a minute, will you? - Walter, come... 427 00:44:40,247 --> 00:44:44,816 "Ladies and gentlemen, we are back to Carl Phillips at Grovers Mill." 428 00:44:46,981 --> 00:44:48,503 Ladies and gentlemen... 429 00:44:49,265 --> 00:44:50,595 Am I live? 430 00:44:50,785 --> 00:44:54,976 Ladies and gentlemen, here I am, behind a wall. 431 00:44:55,258 --> 00:44:57,454 From here, I can see the entire scene. 432 00:44:57,478 --> 00:45:01,625 I will continue to inform you as long as I can talk... As long as you can see... 433 00:45:01,762 --> 00:45:06,332 "More police arrived. They make a barrier around the hole." 434 00:45:06,529 --> 00:45:09,576 "There is no need to push people away, they themselves keep at a distance." 435 00:45:09,576 --> 00:45:16,155 The captain talks to someone. No I can see who. Oh, yes. I think which is Professor Pierson. Yes, it's him. 436 00:45:17,353 --> 00:45:23,665 The teacher heads towards the object. The captain and 2 police officers advance carrying something in their hands. 437 00:45:23,905 --> 00:45:28,857 "Now I can see... it's a white cloth... a flag of peace." 438 00:45:29,085 --> 00:45:32,120 "If these creatures know what it means...!" 439 00:45:32,926 --> 00:45:35,401 "Wait! Something happens!" 440 00:45:37,940 --> 00:45:39,940 Turn it off! 441 00:45:42,412 --> 00:45:48,806 "A ray of fire came out... Head into the crowd!" 442 00:45:49,090 --> 00:45:51,376 "They're all charred! My God!" 443 00:45:54,202 --> 00:45:57,179 Hey, friend! What's going on? 444 00:46:03,903 --> 00:46:08,333 - Don't you know what's going on? - Come on, come on, you need to move the car... 445 00:46:08,603 --> 00:46:10,603 - Listen! Listen! 446 00:46:16,111 --> 00:46:18,397 Now, everything is on fire! 447 00:46:21,137 --> 00:46:24,625 "-...trees...barns...tanks..." 448 00:46:25,958 --> 00:46:27,284 Spread everywhere! 449 00:46:27,389 --> 00:46:31,707 It's getting closer... 20 meters to my right. 450 00:46:49,544 --> 00:46:55,599 Ladies and gentlemen, due to reasons beyond our control, it is impossible to continue with transmission from Grovers Mill. 451 00:46:59,045 --> 00:47:01,419 "Let's get back with the broadcast as soon as we can." 452 00:47:01,731 --> 00:47:05,050 "Meanwhile, we received information from San Diego, California. " 453 00:47:05,150 --> 00:47:06,933 "Professor Indellkoffer,..." 454 00:47:17,580 --> 00:47:20,437 We continue with a piano interlude. 455 00:47:34,188 --> 00:47:37,426 Columbia Broadcasting System... What? 456 00:47:37,806 --> 00:47:39,622 Not that I know... 457 00:47:39,903 --> 00:47:42,185 I think it's just a radio soap opera... 458 00:47:42,519 --> 00:47:44,664 Exactly, it's just a radio soap opera. 459 00:47:45,081 --> 00:47:47,081 It's what's in the program. 460 00:47:47,230 --> 00:47:48,444 You're welcome. 461 00:47:55,264 --> 00:47:59,263 Ladies and gentlemen, I just received a message from Grovers Mill. 462 00:47:59,574 --> 00:48:05,285 At least 40 people, including 6 police officers died in a field east of the town of Grovers Mill. 463 00:48:05,511 --> 00:48:08,938 Their bodies are so burned that cannot be recognized. 464 00:48:08,938 --> 00:48:15,998 The voice you will hear is that of General Montgomery Smith, Civil protection commander of Trenton, New Jersey. 465 00:48:22,032 --> 00:48:31,849 The Governor of New Jersey asked me to put Mercer and Middlesex, Princeton and Jamesburg, under martial law. 466 00:48:32,213 --> 00:48:38,670 No one enters this area without authorization civil or military authorities. 467 00:48:48,253 --> 00:48:50,918 Take shelter! It's on the radio! Quick! 468 00:48:58,748 --> 00:49:00,507 - Mom... 469 00:49:01,875 --> 00:49:09,491 - I had a nightmare... "- Did you hear General Montgomery..." 470 00:49:11,972 --> 00:49:18,827 "In the meantime, we have more details about the Grovers Mill catastrophe. Strange creatures..." 471 00:49:24,871 --> 00:49:27,726 - Let's get out of here! 472 00:49:35,625 --> 00:49:39,837 We were unable to establish contact with our car at Grovers Mill,... 473 00:49:39,861 --> 00:49:43,184 But we hope to be able to resume contact at any time. 474 00:49:43,441 --> 00:49:44,902 Meanwhile... 475 00:49:45,299 --> 00:49:47,296 One moment please! 476 00:49:49,805 --> 00:49:54,878 Ladies and gentlemen, please inform me that We managed to get in touch with a of the witnesses of the tragedy. 477 00:49:54,978 --> 00:50:01,201 Professor Pierson was located near Grovers Mill, where we established an observation post. 478 00:50:01,544 --> 00:50:05,161 As a scientist, he will present the explanation of this calamity. 479 00:50:05,341 --> 00:50:10,293 Go listen to Professor Pierson Professor Pierson... 480 00:50:11,691 --> 00:50:16,913 About the cylinder creatures in Grovers Mill, I can't give you information... 481 00:50:17,132 --> 00:50:21,537 about its nature, its origin or purpose on Earth. 482 00:50:22,052 --> 00:50:26,657 But about its destructive power I can make several conjectures. 483 00:50:26,732 --> 00:50:31,939 "For lack of a better term, I will call the mysterious weapon a ray of heat." 484 00:50:32,607 --> 00:50:37,368 "It is evident that these creatures have more advanced knowledge than ours." 485 00:50:40,018 --> 00:50:45,326 ... has the ability to generate heat intense in a small space practically no conductivity... 486 00:50:45,719 --> 00:50:50,891 This intense heat can be projected in parallel rays, against any objective that they wish. 487 00:50:50,954 --> 00:50:55,697 through a device I don't know about. 488 00:50:55,721 --> 00:50:58,885 but it is like a lighthouse that emits a beam of light. 489 00:50:59,053 --> 00:51:02,892 That's my hypothesis about heat rays... 490 00:51:03,244 --> 00:51:05,368 Thank you very much, Professor Pierson. 491 00:51:08,042 --> 00:51:10,254 Ladies and gentlemen, I have received information from Trenton 492 00:51:10,278 --> 00:51:13,437 informing that the body charred by Carl Phillips 493 00:51:13,462 --> 00:51:15,774 was identified at Trenton hospital. 494 00:51:16,063 --> 00:51:18,789 And now we receive information from Washington DC 495 00:51:19,117 --> 00:51:23,954 The Red Cross reports that 10 units were highlighted... 496 00:51:24,063 --> 00:51:28,656 to Grovers Mill, New Jersey. 497 00:51:29,168 --> 00:51:32,079 "And now a statement from the police from Princeton Junction. 498 00:51:32,103 --> 00:51:33,961 Fires at Grovers Mill and vicinity..." 499 00:51:34,040 --> 00:51:35,351 "They are now under control..." 500 00:51:35,375 --> 00:51:40,086 There is no sign of further movement in the cylinder. 501 00:51:40,922 --> 00:51:47,651 "and now we will hear the declaration of Harry McDonald, Executive Vice President..." 502 00:51:47,922 --> 00:51:55,807 We were invited by civil protection so that we can make it available to you our transmitter, 503 00:51:56,418 --> 00:52:04,736 taking into account the seriousness of the situation and that the radio has the responsibility to serve the public, 504 00:52:05,181 --> 00:52:09,367 let's pass the broadcast for Trenton Civil Protection. 505 00:52:09,367 --> 00:52:13,367 - It's about time the military took command! - Oh, God...! 506 00:52:16,222 --> 00:52:17,690 Mr. Matlock... 507 00:52:19,260 --> 00:52:23,449 "We pass the word on to Civil Protection parked in Grovers Mill, New Jersey." 508 00:52:37,791 --> 00:52:43,277 "This is Captain Lansing from the military operations..." 509 00:52:43,723 --> 00:52:46,008 ...in the Grovers Mill area. 510 00:52:46,033 --> 00:52:53,438 The situation of the presence of unknown individuals, is now under control. 511 00:52:53,625 --> 00:52:58,194 The cylindrical object that is in a hole, next to our position, 512 00:52:58,194 --> 00:53:02,763 "... is surrounded on all sides, by 8 infantry battalions." - Dad, what happened? 513 00:53:02,912 --> 00:53:03,934 Go to sleep. 514 00:53:04,583 --> 00:53:08,490 - Why is mom crying? - Mom has a headache, That's why she cries. 515 00:53:08,655 --> 00:53:13,797 - I can't sleep because my nightmare will return. - No, you won't, do you know why? 516 00:53:14,142 --> 00:53:17,760 Because you're going to sleep on the couch with me. 517 00:53:40,270 --> 00:53:43,889 "There is smoke in the forest beside the Millstone River." 518 00:53:45,221 --> 00:53:49,323 - And how are we going to fight these creatures? We only have a few bullets... - Just open your eyes wide. 519 00:53:49,982 --> 00:53:52,296 Don't worry about that heat ray... 520 00:53:52,320 --> 00:53:57,038 Let's give them something for them to worry! 521 00:53:58,940 --> 00:54:00,812 Didn't want to fight? 522 00:54:01,987 --> 00:54:07,509 - Mr. Matlock! Please... - Harrison, don't get involved in something you don't understand! 523 00:54:17,871 --> 00:54:19,560 - Did you hear? 524 00:54:24,135 --> 00:54:25,535 - What are you going to do? 525 00:54:25,668 --> 00:54:31,082 - I don't know... - The others went to the lobby. They get ready to leave by car. 526 00:54:31,227 --> 00:54:35,224 - They say they will be safer across the river in New York. - Are you going to New York? 527 00:54:35,224 --> 00:54:38,081 - Let's get out of here now. - We can't leave now... 528 00:54:38,105 --> 00:54:38,640 - I will! 529 00:54:39,392 --> 00:54:44,342 - I'll prepare the children. - Honey, don't be hasty... 530 00:54:46,077 --> 00:54:49,453 - Pete says they're the Germans! 531 00:54:50,437 --> 00:54:51,307 - Germans! 532 00:54:51,340 --> 00:54:52,295 One moment! 533 00:54:52,584 --> 00:54:54,653 There's something on top of the cylinder! 534 00:54:54,833 --> 00:54:56,513 No, it's just a shadow. 535 00:54:57,099 --> 00:55:04,927 Well, the farm is surrounded by soldiers. We have 7,000 armed men around... 536 00:55:06,047 --> 00:55:07,000 One moment! 537 00:55:08,679 --> 00:55:10,258 It wasn't a shadow! 538 00:55:10,874 --> 00:55:13,632 Something moves... It's metallic... 539 00:55:13,657 --> 00:55:16,879 It looks like it's coming out of the cylinder. 540 00:55:17,355 --> 00:55:19,100 and it gets louder and louder... 541 00:55:19,397 --> 00:55:23,217 It's standing up on its legs! It looks like a metallic structure. 542 00:55:23,814 --> 00:55:25,787 Now it's taller than the trees... 543 00:55:36,703 --> 00:55:39,369 Ladies and gentlemen, I have a serious announcement to make... 544 00:55:39,369 --> 00:55:43,368 Although it seems impossible, what we observed, 545 00:55:43,368 --> 00:55:48,127 leads us to the conclusion that strange beings who landed on a farm from New Jersey tonight, 546 00:55:48,579 --> 00:55:51,435 "It is the vanguard of an invasion from the planet Mars." 547 00:55:51,664 --> 00:55:54,118 "The Battle of Grovers Mill..." 548 00:55:54,202 --> 00:55:58,044 "It ended in defeat just like Our army has never suffered before." 549 00:55:58,210 --> 00:56:04,624 "7,000 soldiers with weapons and machine guns, they couldn't nothing against the Mars ship." 550 00:56:04,863 --> 00:56:10,209 "There are only about 120 survivors. The rest is scattered across the fields of Grovers Mill and Plainsboro,..." 551 00:56:10,234 --> 00:56:15,234 dead and crushed under the monster's feet or burned by the heat ray... 552 00:56:15,620 --> 00:56:20,950 "The monster controls controls now the center of the state of New Jersey." 553 00:56:21,389 --> 00:56:26,398 "The lines of communication between Pennsylvania and the Atlantic Ocean were disrupted." - Harrington, call the police station. 554 00:56:26,567 --> 00:56:28,012 - Yes sir. 555 00:56:32,035 --> 00:56:35,558 "The roads that lead north, south and west, are full of traffic." 556 00:56:35,801 --> 00:56:39,101 "The police and the military reserve cannot control the situation." 557 00:56:45,293 --> 00:56:48,685 "...martial law was declared in New Jersey and Pennsylvania..." 558 00:56:48,784 --> 00:56:54,630 - Hey, it's just a radio show... - It's not a radio program! Now shut up! 559 00:56:54,776 --> 00:56:56,896 ... Secretary of the Interior: 560 00:56:57,861 --> 00:57:00,016 Citizens of the nation. 561 00:57:00,040 --> 00:57:09,378 I don't want to hide the serious situation that we face... 562 00:57:09,824 --> 00:57:14,218 Not even the government's concern to protect... 563 00:57:14,242 --> 00:57:17,973 - It's Roosevelt.. - What is this idiot doing now! 564 00:57:19,895 --> 00:57:26,795 "I ask everyone, citizens and public officials... " 565 00:57:26,842 --> 00:57:28,264 - There is no answer, Mr. 566 00:57:29,373 --> 00:57:35,657 "Remain calm and prepare for whatever comes." 567 00:57:35,981 --> 00:57:45,092 "Fortunately, this formidable enemy, only controls a small area" 568 00:57:45,663 --> 00:57:53,009 and we put our hope in the military... 569 00:57:53,498 --> 00:58:05,691 "At this moment, with hope in God, we must fulfill our duties..." 570 00:58:05,987 --> 00:58:11,348 So that we can face this terrible enemy..." 571 00:58:11,372 --> 00:58:15,266 with a united, brave nation... 572 00:58:15,290 --> 00:58:22,235 and committed to maintaining the supremacy of humanity on this planet. 573 00:58:22,259 --> 00:58:24,259 Thank you. 574 00:58:28,128 --> 00:58:32,156 They heard the words of the Secretary of the Interior, speaking of Washington. 575 00:58:35,107 --> 00:58:39,297 "We are informed that New Jersey interrupted radio communication," 576 00:58:39,322 --> 00:58:42,602 due to heat rays over power lines." 577 00:58:46,366 --> 00:58:52,477 "Further information received from New York. Scientists from England, France and Germany..." 578 00:58:55,460 --> 00:58:59,458 "Astronomers confirm more eruptions at regular intervals on the surface of Mars." 579 00:59:02,652 --> 00:59:06,901 "The majority approved the launch of missiles over the enemy." 580 00:59:10,138 --> 00:59:14,900 "There were attempts to locate the teacher Pierson of Princeton, who was near the place." 581 00:59:14,900 --> 00:59:17,184 "It is feared that it disappeared during the battle." 582 00:59:26,109 --> 00:59:32,200 "Langham Field, Virginia: aircraft They noted 3 Martian ships..." 583 00:59:32,419 --> 00:59:35,846 "Move to Somerville. The population tries to escape." 584 00:59:36,207 --> 00:59:42,110 "The heat rays are not activated. But the invaders follow a determined route." 585 00:59:42,330 --> 00:59:47,280 Go get the paintings. No, silver. It's more important. 586 00:59:47,280 --> 00:59:50,707 "... electrical power lines, bridges and trains.” 587 01:00:01,294 --> 01:00:04,249 - Why did you make me stop? We have to escape! 588 01:00:04,273 --> 01:00:06,811 - I want to know where the fire is. 589 01:00:07,983 --> 01:00:14,058 - It goes at more than 120 km/h. - Are you crazy? Don't know what's going on? Listen! 590 01:00:14,616 --> 01:00:19,241 "...destroyed a ship, before the Martian fired the heat ray... 591 01:00:19,365 --> 01:00:24,026 - Marciano, yes, yes... - They landed! New Jersey is under martial law. 592 01:00:24,190 --> 01:00:27,427 - Now seriously... - Listen! Listen! "...the mountains of Watchung". 593 01:00:28,599 --> 01:00:30,983 "Another bulletin from Virginia." 594 01:00:32,982 --> 01:00:37,016 - Let me go, I have to go back to the farm! - It's not going anywhere. 595 01:00:37,663 --> 01:00:40,606 - I have to go ! - No, leave. 596 01:00:45,894 --> 01:00:47,564 "...ten miles from Plainfield." 597 01:00:49,542 --> 01:00:52,168 - It's a radio program, friend. Let's go 598 01:00:58,279 --> 01:01:04,752 - Turn around. - Damn radio program. 599 01:01:04,925 --> 01:01:08,925 ... close to the city to inform you directly into areas where the enemy advances 600 01:01:09,825 --> 01:01:14,821 First, let's go to 22 Artillery, stationed in the Watchtung Mountains. 601 01:01:20,355 --> 01:01:23,325 - Distance, 32 meters. - 32 meters. 602 01:01:23,325 --> 01:01:27,532 - Inclination, 39 degrees. - 39 degrees. - Fire! 603 01:01:30,579 --> 01:01:32,848 140 meters to the right, sir! 604 01:01:33,625 --> 01:01:36,482 "- Change of position... 31 meters." "- 31 meters". 605 01:01:36,482 --> 01:01:40,671 "- Slope, 37 degrees." "- 37 degrees." "- Fire!" 606 01:01:46,413 --> 01:01:49,906 "In full, sir!" "I hit one of the triplets." "It stopped." 607 01:01:50,069 --> 01:01:53,048 "The others try to repair it." 608 01:02:01,621 --> 01:02:06,470 Are you kidding?! But how...? 609 01:02:06,570 --> 01:02:10,206 "Black smoke, sir. Come here..." - What do you want me to do? 610 01:02:10,231 --> 01:02:11,776 "... Moves quickly." 611 01:02:12,706 --> 01:02:16,355 OK. I'll see what I can do. Paul, we have problems. 612 01:02:16,705 --> 01:02:21,096 - Listen, it seems like people take this seriously. - That's ridiculous. - But we have to do something... 613 01:02:21,324 --> 01:02:26,960 - Well, we make a statement. - Where? - Where?! At halftime. 614 01:02:27,147 --> 01:02:31,956 "...- 23 meters ... 615 01:02:32,288 --> 01:02:35,716 - Incline, 22 degrees... 616 01:02:42,952 --> 01:02:46,521 - Harison, don't stand still, Call someone! 617 01:02:56,713 --> 01:03:00,330 - Mr. Matlock. Mr. Matlock, perhaps you should wait... 618 01:03:00,330 --> 01:03:04,519 - What are you talking about? - You must understand... - What should I understand? 619 01:03:04,839 --> 01:03:09,408 - The Martians! Maybe they were forced. Maybe they need space to live. 620 01:03:09,638 --> 01:03:12,878 - You're crazy! - Maybe they can help us! 621 01:03:20,071 --> 01:03:24,261 Maybe they will help us put trains leaving on time. 622 01:04:41,923 --> 01:04:46,683 This is Lieutenant Voght, commander of the V-8-43 bomber. 623 01:04:46,683 --> 01:04:48,970 Reporting to Fairfax Command, Langham Field. 624 01:04:49,093 --> 01:04:51,951 - Let's see what's going on, dad. - Okay. 625 01:04:53,398 --> 01:04:56,254 "... Voght speaks, informing the command Fairfax, Langham Field." 626 01:04:56,473 --> 01:05:04,469 I can see the enemy tripod. Reinforced behind three cylinder machines Morristown. There are 6 together. 627 01:05:04,702 --> 01:05:08,665 "One appears damaged." 628 01:05:10,528 --> 01:05:13,003 Where, damn it? Where? 629 01:05:13,385 --> 01:05:15,288 Firearms. 630 01:05:15,694 --> 01:05:21,788 A fog approaches New York... It is of unknown density and composition. 631 01:05:22,336 --> 01:05:23,860 No sign of the heat ray. 632 01:05:24,431 --> 01:05:29,689 "The enemy turned east, crossing the Passaic River. 633 01:05:30,070 --> 01:05:34,830 "Another one on the Pulaski Skyway..." - They're on the Skyway! 634 01:05:35,210 --> 01:05:39,590 They destroyed a transformer. 635 01:05:40,764 --> 01:05:44,001 We are ready to attack. Let's fly in a circle. 636 01:05:48,191 --> 01:05:50,664 Distance 1000 meters... 637 01:05:54,671 --> 01:05:55,813 800... 638 01:05:57,916 --> 01:05:58,678 Beautiful! 639 01:05:59,602 --> 01:06:00,555 Beautiful! 640 01:06:13,643 --> 01:06:14,786 "400..." 641 01:06:18,593 --> 01:06:19,546 "200..." 642 01:06:23,968 --> 01:06:28,347 "-...hallowed be his name, come..." - Beautiful! 643 01:06:29,723 --> 01:06:30,296 Stephen! 644 01:06:31,905 --> 01:06:33,429 - Oh, God! - Beautiful, no! 645 01:06:35,788 --> 01:06:38,073 - Come on, we have to go. - Where? 646 01:06:40,451 --> 01:06:43,379 Here is the safest place. Nothing can happen... 647 01:06:43,441 --> 01:06:46,773 Nothing can happen? There are Martians everywhere! 648 01:06:46,798 --> 01:06:49,678 Oh, no! They are the angels of darkness. 649 01:06:49,686 --> 01:06:51,219 The forces of evil. 650 01:06:51,220 --> 01:06:54,405 - Come on, let's get married. - What? - Let's get married now. 651 01:06:54,550 --> 01:06:57,407 - Now? Stephen, but... - No! I love you and we're getting married! 652 01:07:01,790 --> 01:07:03,332 - Will you marry me? 653 01:07:03,357 --> 01:07:06,024 -Stephen... - Please... 654 01:07:10,487 --> 01:07:14,106 - Are you coming with us? ...against the forces of darkness... - Talk to him! 655 01:07:15,209 --> 01:07:20,881 - Dad, you have to come. - No, nothing can happen here... 656 01:07:23,115 --> 01:07:24,137 - Dad! 657 01:07:25,975 --> 01:07:27,559 You have to come with us. 658 01:07:28,421 --> 01:07:29,944 Come with us. 659 01:07:39,928 --> 01:07:43,176 No...! No...! This is my home! It's my sanctuary! 660 01:07:43,356 --> 01:07:47,352 There is no sanctuary! The Martians invade! 661 01:08:00,447 --> 01:08:06,159 ... We're on fire! 70 meters... The engines stopped... 662 01:08:06,921 --> 01:08:09,086 We can't drop the bombs. 663 01:08:09,966 --> 01:08:14,414 There's only one thing to do... Let's hit them with the plane. 664 01:08:32,261 --> 01:08:36,542 - It's the end of the world... - No, no, not the end of the world. It's the end of our world. 665 01:08:36,633 --> 01:08:40,822 They're going to be fine. They'll be here after they're done with us. Between! 666 01:08:40,822 --> 01:08:45,966 No. Man was made in the image of God. They are mechanical monsters. 667 01:08:46,835 --> 01:08:49,200 - Maybe God is a mechanical insect. Between! 668 01:08:49,385 --> 01:08:51,098 No! No! 669 01:08:53,411 --> 01:08:54,554 Father! 670 01:09:05,364 --> 01:09:06,696 Reverend Davis! 671 01:09:09,163 --> 01:09:10,220 Come! 672 01:09:12,603 --> 01:09:13,364 Father! 673 01:09:15,650 --> 01:09:17,174 I'll get the key. 674 01:09:19,487 --> 01:09:24,248 "Here Bayonne, New Jersey, calling Langham Field... Here Bayonne, New Jersey, calling Langham Field... Please respond..." 675 01:09:28,441 --> 01:09:33,224 Mercury Theater... There's no need to call the police, it's a piece of theater. 676 01:09:34,802 --> 01:09:36,191 You're welcome. 677 01:09:40,220 --> 01:09:41,743 ...The War of the Worlds... 678 01:09:41,934 --> 01:09:43,862 ... Sorry, We cannot give this information... 679 01:09:44,826 --> 01:09:46,742 It even seems like the world is coming to an end! 680 01:09:46,775 --> 01:09:49,085 WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY DOING UP THERE?! 681 01:09:49,131 --> 01:09:54,082 Here Bayonne, New Jersey, calling Langham Field... Here Bayonne, New Jersey, calling Langham Field... Please respond..." 682 01:09:54,463 --> 01:10:00,341 - Here Langham Field, speak... - 8 bombers attacked the Jersey Flats enemies. 683 01:10:00,454 --> 01:10:03,982 The engines were destroyed by a heat ray. They all crashed. 684 01:10:05,438 --> 01:10:07,075 "An enemy ship has been destroyed." 685 01:10:08,891 --> 01:10:13,080 "...Attention! Black smoke is toxic." 686 01:10:13,331 --> 01:10:18,884 The birds will tell you when the gas is close. Birds can be used to detect poisonous gas. 687 01:10:19,889 --> 01:10:25,466 Cars can use roads 7, 23, 24... to avoid traffic jams. 688 01:10:25,490 --> 01:10:27,896 The smoke is heading towards Raymond Boulevard... 689 01:10:28,541 --> 01:10:29,920 Raymond Boulevard?! 690 01:10:30,152 --> 01:10:30,779 - Mom! 691 01:10:39,294 --> 01:10:40,436 - Are you okay? - Yes. 692 01:11:03,868 --> 01:11:04,744 - Listen! 693 01:11:05,236 --> 01:11:06,517 Get out of the car. 694 01:11:06,541 --> 01:11:08,788 Hurry up! Leave everything! 695 01:11:11,131 --> 01:11:12,813 Let's go quickly! Everyone out there! 696 01:11:13,178 --> 01:11:15,017 - Don't take everything! 697 01:11:16,606 --> 01:11:17,622 Get the food. Let's go 698 01:11:17,739 --> 01:11:20,977 You don't need that. Come! Quickly, carefully! 699 01:11:20,977 --> 01:11:27,829 2X2L... calling... 2X2L... calling... 700 01:11:44,818 --> 01:11:45,579 Father! 701 01:11:49,487 --> 01:11:50,875 - No! No! 702 01:12:06,773 --> 01:12:11,915 "...2X2L...calling 8X3R... Please respond..." 703 01:12:13,431 --> 01:12:18,381 ...2X2L...calling 8X3R... Please respond... 704 01:12:19,164 --> 01:12:22,590 I'm 8X3R... answering to 2X2L. 705 01:12:23,551 --> 01:12:28,121 How is the reception? 706 01:12:29,052 --> 01:12:31,681 Where is it, 8X3R? 707 01:12:32,165 --> 01:12:33,963 What happened? 708 01:12:34,211 --> 01:12:36,025 Where is it? 709 01:12:38,143 --> 01:12:40,998 We talk about the roof of the station building in New York. 710 01:12:41,188 --> 01:12:45,341 The bells warn the population to evacuate the city, because the Martians are approaching. 711 01:12:45,604 --> 01:12:49,601 It is estimated that in less than 2 hours, 3 million people fled to the north. 712 01:12:49,942 --> 01:12:54,130 Hutchison River Parkway continues open for cars. 713 01:12:54,512 --> 01:12:56,988 Avoid the Long Island Bridge... Traffic is at a standstill. 714 01:12:57,112 --> 01:13:00,241 All communication with Jersey ended 10 minutes ago. 715 01:13:00,388 --> 01:13:04,579 There is no defense... the army has been destroyed. Artillery, aircraft, everything destroyed. 716 01:13:04,939 --> 01:13:08,733 This can be the last radio broadcast, we will stay until the end... 717 01:13:08,839 --> 01:13:12,936 Many people are in the Cathedral. 718 01:13:15,507 --> 01:13:18,003 Now... I look at the port. 719 01:13:18,395 --> 01:13:22,870 All types of boats, full of people, they move away... 720 01:13:24,035 --> 01:13:25,954 The streets are clogged. 721 01:13:26,274 --> 01:13:29,063 The noise sounds like the celebration of the new year. 722 01:13:30,930 --> 01:13:35,690 The enemy is now in Palisades. 3... 4... 5 Martian ships. 723 01:13:36,063 --> 01:13:37,622 The first crosses the river. 724 01:13:37,647 --> 01:13:39,647 I can see it from here. 725 01:13:44,599 --> 01:13:46,816 Now the first ship arrives at the shore. 726 01:13:48,286 --> 01:13:51,524 Oh, no...! Okay, thanks. 727 01:13:53,214 --> 01:13:55,685 Now the police have started calling here. 728 01:13:55,751 --> 01:13:59,397 - I can't talk now. We already have a delay 2 minutes. - And the statement? 729 01:13:59,826 --> 01:14:03,998 - I don't have time. - Okay, I'll handle it. 730 01:14:05,148 --> 01:14:07,275 - Damn! How can anyone believe is this real? 731 01:14:07,307 --> 01:14:09,471 - You're not going to change anything, are you? 732 01:14:09,715 --> 01:14:10,668 I don't know... 733 01:14:11,400 --> 01:14:13,577 Orson won't like it. 734 01:14:23,043 --> 01:14:28,754 ...over the city. As tall as a skyscraper. 735 01:14:29,250 --> 01:14:30,756 Wait for the others. 736 01:14:30,959 --> 01:14:34,634 They look like new city towers... 737 01:14:36,824 --> 01:14:38,157 It's the end. 738 01:14:38,877 --> 01:14:43,258 There's smoke... Black smoke, all over the city. 739 01:14:44,017 --> 01:14:45,921 And I see people on the streets now. 740 01:14:46,746 --> 01:14:48,943 They flee to the East River... Hundreds of them. 741 01:14:48,968 --> 01:14:50,968 They fall like flies. 742 01:14:51,311 --> 01:14:53,355 Now the smoke moves faster. 743 01:14:53,674 --> 01:14:55,674 Arrive at Times Square. 744 01:14:56,932 --> 01:15:01,177 People try to escape, but it's no use! 745 01:15:01,201 --> 01:15:03,370 They drop like flies!! 746 01:15:03,476 --> 01:15:05,823 Now the smoke crosses Sixth Avenue... 747 01:15:06,034 --> 01:15:07,104 Fifth Avenue.. 748 01:15:08,100 --> 01:15:10,071 ...100 meters... 749 01:15:10,547 --> 01:15:12,097 - 50 meters... 750 01:15:26,915 --> 01:15:39,291 "...2X2L calling..." 751 01:15:40,014 --> 01:15:41,346 "...New York..." 752 01:15:42,298 --> 01:15:44,202 "... Isn't there anyone on the air? 753 01:15:45,345 --> 01:15:49,345 ... There is no ... 2X2L ... 754 01:15:58,635 --> 01:16:03,812 Are you listening to CBS, presenting Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre, 755 01:16:03,836 --> 01:16:05,149 with a dramatization 756 01:16:05,174 --> 01:16:07,155 from War of the Worlds... 757 01:16:07,711 --> 01:16:11,284 - Hurry up! "-... transmission will continue after pause." 758 01:16:12,074 --> 01:16:14,604 "This is the Columbia Broadcasting System." 759 01:16:15,319 --> 01:16:23,013 "We repeat... Listen to CBS, presenting Orson Welles and Mercury Theatre, with the dramatization of 760 01:16:23,078 --> 01:16:26,275 War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells." 761 01:16:38,239 --> 01:16:39,953 ...I don't know anything about... 762 01:16:39,978 --> 01:16:41,502 ... Here the police... 763 01:16:42,453 --> 01:16:44,034 ...Wait a minute... 764 01:16:44,522 --> 01:16:45,925 -... sorry, we don't know anything about... 765 01:16:45,950 --> 01:16:47,424 - ... Saint Louis police here... 766 01:16:47,448 --> 01:16:49,448 - ... We don't know anything about it... 767 01:16:54,522 --> 01:16:56,996 - ... yes, it's from the police, we don't know... 768 01:17:01,204 --> 01:17:02,536 ...New York Police... 769 01:17:03,691 --> 01:17:04,644 ...Chicago... 770 01:17:07,239 --> 01:17:11,847 "We now return with the conclusion from the radio soap opera "The War of the Worlds" 771 01:17:12,890 --> 01:17:16,888 "We repeat... You are listening to a radio soap opera." 772 01:17:39,564 --> 01:17:46,229 The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, presented by Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre. 773 01:17:47,265 --> 01:17:49,885 When writing these notes, 774 01:17:50,154 --> 01:17:54,689 I'm obsessed with the thought of being the only man on Earth. 775 01:17:55,868 --> 01:17:59,010 I hid in an abandoned house near Grovers Mill, 776 01:17:59,575 --> 01:18:04,085 a small point, isolated from the rest of the world by black smoke. 777 01:18:04,995 --> 01:18:10,693 Call all security guards. Don't let anyone enter the stadium before ending the transmission. 778 01:18:12,490 --> 01:18:14,582 Dad, what will we do when we see them? 779 01:18:15,380 --> 01:18:19,378 Let's defend our country, boy! I don't understand you! 780 01:18:19,841 --> 01:18:24,601 First you say you want to fight and when a fight comes you get scared... 781 01:18:24,626 --> 01:18:26,910 But they are not people, they come from space! 782 01:18:29,040 --> 01:18:33,038 Let's put a bullet in them and Then we'll find out what they are. 783 01:18:37,100 --> 01:18:38,053 What is this? 784 01:18:39,577 --> 01:18:41,289 Calm down, boy... 785 01:18:47,737 --> 01:18:49,451 - Tex...? -Sweed? 786 01:18:50,403 --> 01:18:52,116 Is it you? 787 01:19:02,577 --> 01:19:04,540 You come after them, right? 788 01:19:04,750 --> 01:19:08,728 They are hidden. 789 01:19:10,670 --> 01:19:13,334 The last thing we heard on the radio, was that they conquered New York. 790 01:19:13,608 --> 01:19:16,275 - Did you hear that? - No. 791 01:19:19,229 --> 01:19:22,682 Turn off the lights! We don't want them to know where we are! 792 01:19:24,829 --> 01:19:27,436 Let's look for them. 793 01:19:28,147 --> 01:19:32,287 Walter, you stay in the truck. Listen to the radio. 794 01:19:34,319 --> 01:19:37,366 Although, let's go this way. 795 01:20:07,921 --> 01:20:12,110 I look at my blackened hands and I try to convince myself that I am a Princeton professor... 796 01:20:12,110 --> 01:20:18,183 "... and that on the night of October 30th, I saw through a telescope, a flash of orange light, on a distant planet." 797 01:20:18,780 --> 01:20:23,167 "My wife, my colleagues, my students, my books..." 798 01:20:24,144 --> 01:20:28,904 ... my observatory, my world Where are they now? 799 01:20:29,284 --> 01:20:31,378 Did they ever exist? 800 01:20:31,581 --> 01:20:33,815 Am I really Richard Pierson? 801 01:20:34,779 --> 01:20:36,149 What day is it today? 802 01:20:36,297 --> 01:20:39,375 Can there be days without a calendar? 803 01:20:39,844 --> 01:20:41,186 Does time pass? 804 01:20:41,187 --> 01:20:43,283 - Come on, darling, come on! 805 01:20:43,718 --> 01:20:47,572 - We can't stay here. Come! 806 01:20:47,715 --> 01:20:49,726 - Come on, sergeant, just a little more! 807 01:20:49,750 --> 01:20:51,750 - Dad, I'm tired... 808 01:20:51,761 --> 01:20:54,952 - Let's go, let's go! Everyone, a little more. 809 01:20:56,686 --> 01:20:58,018 Come! Come! 810 01:21:06,749 --> 01:21:08,639 OK OK Let's go. 811 01:21:08,813 --> 01:21:11,068 Come on, Charlie! Everyone, let's go! 812 01:21:11,152 --> 01:21:12,154 Come on, Margaret. 813 01:21:14,167 --> 01:21:18,444 I arrive in Newark! Newark! 814 01:21:18,468 --> 01:21:22,815 Still standing but humble due to the advance of the Martians. 815 01:21:23,434 --> 01:21:27,797 At this moment, I have the feeling of being watched. 816 01:21:27,967 --> 01:21:31,461 I see something crouching in an entrance. 817 01:21:31,884 --> 01:21:33,794 I took a step forward... 818 01:21:34,083 --> 01:21:36,379 He got up and became a man. 819 01:21:36,635 --> 01:21:39,598 A man... armed with a knife! 820 01:21:39,714 --> 01:21:40,552 - Stop! 821 01:21:44,474 --> 01:21:47,864 - Listen, dad! - I told you to stay in the car. 822 01:21:55,053 --> 01:21:57,854 Well, for someone who is against fighting You're doing a good job. 823 01:21:57,924 --> 01:21:59,652 I never said I was against it. 824 01:21:59,676 --> 01:22:01,456 Not when it's our war! 825 01:22:01,481 --> 01:22:04,393 Not this one on the other side of the ocean. 826 01:22:04,417 --> 01:22:06,799 This has nothing to do with us. 827 01:22:07,522 --> 01:22:10,102 - What if this war comes here? - That will never happen. 828 01:22:10,126 --> 01:22:11,899 It will never happen! 829 01:22:12,154 --> 01:22:15,826 - It's possible. - They could be Germans instead of Martians. 830 01:22:16,006 --> 01:22:17,415 Silence! 831 01:22:21,413 --> 01:22:25,396 - Stay here. - Listen, I have to tell you... - Walter, stay here! 832 01:22:33,619 --> 01:22:35,200 There's no food here. 833 01:22:35,224 --> 01:22:36,836 This is my country... 834 01:22:37,102 --> 01:22:39,481 From here to the river. 835 01:22:39,724 --> 01:22:41,642 There is only food for me. 836 01:22:42,307 --> 01:22:43,487 Where are you going? 837 01:22:43,640 --> 01:22:45,442 I don't know. 838 01:22:45,668 --> 01:22:48,442 I think... he's looking for people... 839 01:22:48,591 --> 01:22:49,868 What was that? 840 01:22:50,604 --> 01:22:53,778 - Did you hear something? - It's just a bird... 841 01:22:54,411 --> 01:22:56,864 - A... bird... alive! 842 01:22:56,950 --> 01:22:59,286 - You know, birds have shade. 843 01:22:59,977 --> 01:23:02,809 - Hey, we're exposed. Let's go in and talk. 844 01:23:03,044 --> 01:23:05,754 - Have you ever seen any... Martians? 845 01:23:05,880 --> 01:23:07,974 Father! Listen to me, father! 846 01:23:08,735 --> 01:23:13,077 - Dad, wait. - Get down! There's one! 847 01:23:13,185 --> 01:23:15,852 - There's nothing there! - Get down! 848 01:23:16,241 --> 01:23:21,392 - Listen! Listen! - It's a pump, an irrigation pump. 849 01:23:34,716 --> 01:23:40,523 - It's a radio program! - Here is the war you wanted. 850 01:23:43,639 --> 01:23:47,311 See what you did. Come on, look! 851 01:23:58,118 --> 01:24:00,124 Hey! Hide! 852 01:24:02,821 --> 01:24:03,583 Pete! 853 01:24:05,083 --> 01:24:07,031 You are Pete Vernerhaft! 854 01:24:07,367 --> 01:24:11,815 - What are you doing here? - I thought you were a Martian... - What? 855 01:24:12,066 --> 01:24:14,726 - Martians. They landed. I heard it on the radio. 856 01:24:14,750 --> 01:24:16,220 - On the radio?! 857 01:24:19,955 --> 01:24:23,763 - Pete, this is serious! - Really? Of course it's serious. 858 01:24:24,144 --> 01:24:26,686 You almost hit me! And to my boy! 859 01:24:27,276 --> 01:24:31,161 I hope they don't write in the newspapers about the water tower shooting. 860 01:24:31,632 --> 01:24:33,643 - Wait, maybe I didn't hear... 861 01:24:33,668 --> 01:24:35,941 - Heard what? That radio soap opera? 862 01:24:36,027 --> 01:24:41,315 - Was it a radio soap opera? - Yes yes! A damn radio soap opera about people from Mars... 863 01:24:42,054 --> 01:24:46,721 I can't believe it... Grown men believing in fantasies. 864 01:24:46,824 --> 01:24:48,824 Help here, Jimmy! 865 01:25:01,029 --> 01:25:02,368 Damn! 866 01:25:02,805 --> 01:25:06,551 And I thought they only listened to Charlie McCarthey! 867 01:25:19,969 --> 01:25:21,872 I should have told you. 868 01:25:23,204 --> 01:25:26,632 I tried, but... I didn't do it. 869 01:25:28,971 --> 01:25:31,256 I thought you understood... 870 01:25:31,638 --> 01:25:33,349 It could have been the Germans. 871 01:25:33,841 --> 01:25:35,583 A radio program... 872 01:25:36,128 --> 01:25:38,221 But, that could happen here, you know? 873 01:25:41,268 --> 01:25:43,932 I want to fight, dad, before it happens in earnest. 874 01:25:57,521 --> 01:25:58,663 Let's go 875 01:26:00,704 --> 01:26:02,226 Let's go home 876 01:26:08,993 --> 01:26:11,233 ... the Martians will be a boon to these people. 877 01:26:11,272 --> 01:26:13,272 Nice cages! Good food! 878 01:26:13,426 --> 01:26:15,281 No stress! 879 01:26:15,475 --> 01:26:18,496 Spend a week in the countryside on an empty stomach! 880 01:26:18,521 --> 01:26:21,051 They will be happy to be caught! 881 01:26:21,322 --> 01:26:24,551 - You thought of everything, didn't you? - Yes, of course yes. 882 01:26:24,934 --> 01:26:26,644 And that's not all. 883 01:26:26,978 --> 01:26:29,467 The Martians will make some pets. 884 01:26:29,491 --> 01:26:30,944 They will teach tricks. 885 01:26:30,968 --> 01:26:32,005 Who knows? 886 01:26:32,006 --> 01:26:35,353 Some will be to eat... 887 01:26:35,393 --> 01:26:37,800 - And some will be trained to hunt us. 888 01:26:37,824 --> 01:26:40,836 - No, no. It's impossible. No human being... 889 01:26:40,898 --> 01:26:43,957 Yes yes. There are those who would gladly do this 890 01:26:44,937 --> 01:26:48,847 Meanwhile... you and me and others... like us... 891 01:26:49,046 --> 01:26:51,917 Where will we live while Do Martians rule Earth? 892 01:26:52,031 --> 01:26:53,453 I thought of everything. 893 01:26:53,477 --> 01:26:56,671 We would live underground. I thought about the sewers... 894 01:27:01,714 --> 01:27:05,142 ...heat rays, right and left... ...not a Martian. Not a Martian! 895 01:27:05,167 --> 01:27:08,210 Only people! People who know how to survive 896 01:27:08,234 --> 01:27:09,951 It can happen even during our lifetime. 897 01:27:09,952 --> 01:27:14,531 Imagine what it would be like to be free, no ties! 898 01:27:14,733 --> 01:27:16,112 - We would attack the Martians. 899 01:27:16,136 --> 01:27:17,315 We would attack people! 900 01:27:17,340 --> 01:27:19,237 And we would have everyone at our feet! 901 01:27:19,261 --> 01:27:20,444 - Is that your plan? 902 01:27:20,445 --> 01:27:24,635 - Yes! You and me and a few others... 903 01:27:24,749 --> 01:27:26,050 We will dominate the world! 904 01:27:26,075 --> 01:27:27,853 - I understand... 905 01:27:29,687 --> 01:27:32,348 - What do you do? Where are you going? 906 01:27:32,798 --> 01:27:34,584 - Not for your world! 907 01:27:35,021 --> 01:27:37,021 Goodbye stranger... 908 01:27:38,144 --> 01:27:41,571 After leaving this man, I arrived at the Holland Tunnel. 909 01:27:41,878 --> 01:27:47,213 I entered it wanting to know the destination from the big city on the other side of the river. 910 01:28:34,430 --> 01:28:36,334 Please use it... 911 01:28:53,505 --> 01:29:00,171 Put on your masks... for the smoke... 912 01:29:00,695 --> 01:29:05,643 - Cover your face. - Mom... - I know, I know... 913 01:29:11,899 --> 01:29:13,994 - Stay with your mother. - Come here. 914 01:29:32,621 --> 01:29:35,400 Mom, I can't breathe! 915 01:29:36,203 --> 01:29:39,821 Let me see... 916 01:29:54,862 --> 01:29:57,291 My God! Shoot! 917 01:30:12,256 --> 01:30:17,525 Hey! You! What are you doing? What's going on? 918 01:30:24,640 --> 01:30:31,112 "...I'm here in my office at Princeton writing this last chapter..." 919 01:30:31,112 --> 01:30:35,303 "about the events that occurred on a farm at Grovers Mill. " 920 01:30:36,321 --> 01:30:39,938 It's strange to see children... playing in the streets. 921 01:30:40,761 --> 01:30:44,236 It's strange to see young people, walk on the grass. 922 01:30:44,345 --> 01:30:49,183 covering the black spots on earth. 923 01:30:49,878 --> 01:30:57,279 It's strange to see the visitors who enter to the museum, where one of the ships martians is exposed. 924 01:30:57,682 --> 01:31:01,397 Strange when I remember first time I saw her. 925 01:31:01,702 --> 01:31:14,470 Shining, hard and silent at dawn... this Last big day. 926 01:31:33,977 --> 01:31:36,504 Speak Orson Welles, ladies and gentlemen, 927 01:31:36,528 --> 01:31:38,164 To assure them that 928 01:31:38,165 --> 01:31:41,536 The War of the Worlds is no longer serious 929 01:31:41,560 --> 01:31:44,630 what another festival of Halloween. 930 01:31:45,092 --> 01:31:51,247 The Mercury Theater just wanted jump out of a bush and scream: BOO! 931 01:31:51,754 --> 01:31:57,272 As we couldn't get dirty your windows, and trample your garden... 932 01:31:57,651 --> 01:31:59,746 We did the best we could. 933 01:31:59,928 --> 01:32:03,084 We destroy the world before your ears. 934 01:32:03,116 --> 01:32:06,757 And we destroyed Columbia radio. 935 01:32:07,115 --> 01:32:14,820 You will be relieved to know that was not serious and that both institutions are still standing. 936 01:32:15,016 --> 01:32:16,599 Goodbye everyone. 937 01:32:17,056 --> 01:32:22,310 "And try to remember of the terrible lesson that you learned tonight." 938 01:32:22,649 --> 01:32:27,807 "That light twinkling in your living room There's a pumpkin..." 939 01:32:27,908 --> 01:32:31,338 "And if anyone rings the doorbell, and no one is there, 940 01:32:31,362 --> 01:32:33,729 It's not the Martians... It's Halloween night!" 941 01:33:07,504 --> 01:33:11,882 "Saint Louis, Missouri. Hysteria! ... scenes of panic were reported, in various areas " 942 01:33:12,310 --> 01:33:16,530 "The telephone lines were blocked for half an hour due to the amount of phone calls..." 943 01:33:16,692 --> 01:33:19,875 "CBS was inundated with more than 700 phone calls. 944 01:33:20,094 --> 01:33:24,852 "Washington DC. During broadcast radio station of the Martian invasion, hundreds of phones were... 945 01:33:24,877 --> 01:33:28,877 - We're getting married in the first church that we find. - I'm sorry... 946 01:33:28,902 --> 01:33:33,450 - It doesn't matter. In the first church we got married. 947 01:33:34,611 --> 01:33:38,039 - You were right. It doesn't matter now. 948 01:33:40,004 --> 01:33:41,802 Why not here? 949 01:33:53,068 --> 01:33:55,924 "...Pennsylvania, incredible scenes happened here. 950 01:33:55,949 --> 01:33:59,463 A man found his wife in the bathroom 951 01:33:59,487 --> 01:34:02,550 with a bottle of poison in his hand shouting: "I'd rather die like this". 952 01:34:02,604 --> 01:34:04,709 - Good night, dad. - Goodnight darling. 953 01:34:05,576 --> 01:34:06,673 "... Seattle, Washington," 954 01:34:06,850 --> 01:34:11,126 Many people believed in a martian invasion... 955 01:34:37,043 --> 01:34:38,571 In the days that followed, 956 01:34:38,595 --> 01:34:41,874 the news around the world described the atmosphere of terror 957 01:34:41,993 --> 01:34:44,670 which spread in the USA, on this October night. 958 01:34:45,026 --> 01:34:49,980 It is estimated that more than 6 million listeners listened to the radio broadcast, 959 01:34:50,340 --> 01:34:53,007 and more than 1 million believed it was real. 960 01:34:53,466 --> 01:34:57,846 There are no exact figures for the number of victims of this collective hysteria. 961 01:34:58,605 --> 01:35:03,624 Many factors blamed the Americans for panicking. 962 01:35:04,318 --> 01:35:06,847 But in the end, one remains... 963 01:35:07,294 --> 01:35:14,149 The ease with which a new medium, He could, with words, convey terror. 964 01:35:16,189 --> 01:35:19,970 Great confusion they caused! 965 01:35:20,345 --> 01:35:22,345 But it's over, right? 966 01:35:22,852 --> 01:35:23,695 Yes... 967 01:35:24,270 --> 01:35:25,302 Yes, Fred. 968 01:35:25,521 --> 01:35:26,864 He finished. 969 01:35:28,829 --> 01:35:31,684 But the nightmare... was about to begin. 970 01:36:28,829 --> 01:45:31,684 Subtitles: www.uniorder.org