The Creation of the Humanoids (1962)/The Scavengers (1959) in the PNW

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

This is a collection of media from the initial releases of "The Creation of the Humanoids" (1962) in the Pacific Northwest. "The Scavengers" (1959) was the second feature in both Seattle and Portland.

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The Creation of the Humanoids (1962)
The Creation of the Humanoids is a science fiction film set in a post-nuclear-war world, where humans rely on robots to help them survive. The film explores the themes of identity, humanity, and prejudice, as some humans oppose the robots’ increasing resemblance and integration with humans. The film also features a plot twist involving a scientist who transfers human memories and personalities into robot bodies, creating hybrids that are unaware of their true nature
Director: Wesley Barry
Writers: Jay Simms, Jack Williamson
Stars: Don Megowan, Erica Elliott, Frances McCann
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The Scavengers (1959)
The plot follows Stuart Allison, a former smuggler and Korean War pilot, who is searching for his wife Marian, who deserted him six years ago. He finds out that she is now a cocaine addict and is involved in a scheme to smuggle stolen bonds from a missing Chinese general. He tries to rescue her from her troubles while being pursued by the police and a mysterious man named O’Hara. Writer Eddie Romero is known in cult film circles for "The Blood Island" series and a number of women-in-prison films.
Director: John Cromwell
Writer: Eddie Romero
Stars: Vince Edwards, Carol Ohmart, Richard Loo

August 8, 1962 ad (Portland)