The Sword and the Dragon (1956) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of Russian import "The Sword and the Dragon" (1956) in the Pacific Northwest. This is also noteworthy for the only actual run (non-revival) of "Plan 9 from Outer Space in Seattle. Portland got "Cosmic Monsters" for a second feature.

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The Sword and the Dragon (1956)
A mythical knight goes on an epic journey and fights barbarian hordes in an ancient land.
Director: Aleksandr Ptushko
Writer: Mikhail Kochnev
Stars: Boris Andreyev, Shukur Burkhanov, Andrei Abrikosov

Cosmic Monsters (1958)
A friendly visitor from outer space warns against conducting experiments with the Earth's magnetic field, that could mutate insects into giant monsters.
Director: Gilbert Gunn
Writers: Paul Ryder, Rene Ray
Stars: Forrest Tucker, Gaby André, Martin Benson
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Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957)
Evil aliens attack Earth and set their terrible "Plan 9" into action. As the aliens resurrect the dead of the Earth, the lives of the living are in danger.
Director: Edward D. Wood Jr.
Writer: Edward D. Wood Jr.
Stars: Gregory Walcott, Tom Keene, Mona McKinnon, Tor Johnson, Bela Lugosi
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October 6, 1960 ad (Seattle)