Destination Moon was the first major U.S. science fiction film to deal with the practical scientific and engineering challenges of space travel and to speculate on what a crewed expedition to the Moon …

"Destination Moon", tells the tale of when Doctor Charles Cargraves and retired General Thayer approach Jim Barnes, the head of his own aviation construction firms to help build a rocket that will …

The first manned trip to the moon, happening in the (then) near future, and being funded by a consortium of private backers.

Good quality scan of Destination Moon, the 1950 George Pal film. It's real science-based, trying to realistically predict how the first moon launch will go, compared with the rollicking action-adventure of …

A team composed of an aerospace scientist (Warner Anderson), an ex-Air Force general (Tom Powers) and an industrialist (John Archer) conceive an ambitious plan to land Americans on the moon.

A team composed of an aerospace scientist, an ex-Air Force general, and an industrialist conceives an ambitious plan to land Americans on the moon. From their base in the Mojave Desert, they construct …

Jun 29, 2025 · Produced by George Pal and directed by Irving Pichel from a screen story by the great Robert A. Heinlein, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Rip von Ronkel, “Destination Moon” …

Oct 7, 2024 · John Archer stars in Destination Moon. While “Destination Moon” is historically significant for its serious treatment of space travel and scientific accuracy for the era, it stands as a testament to …

Feb 5, 2025 · “Destination Moon,” released in 1950, is a landmark science fiction film that presents a speculative vision of humanity’s first journey to the Moon.

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