The Invisible Ray (1920)
- Directed by
- Harry A. Pollard
- Genre
- silent film, science fiction film, serial film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 3h 45m
- Rating
- 6.0 of 10 from 2 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A scientist uses a secret ray that can set things on fire and cause explosions. The story follows his investigations and the destructive power of this discovery.
scientificaction-packedexplosiverealisticseriousfast-paceddatedinventive
What happens
The Invisible Ray is a 1920 American science fiction film serial directed by Harry A. Pollard. Early press accounts cited the "scientific foundation of the plot. In this respect the production differs from other serials. Fact and not fancy governs the action throughout. The plot is based on a scientific investigation made by the author of the serial, Guy McConnell, investigation for several research institutions and for the Chemical Division of the United States Department of the Interior." The film was also lauded for its special effects. According to a report in The Moving Picture World, "Mighty buildings, rocks and forests are set afire and exploded. The expert application of clever photographic devices makes the picture appear strikingly realistic." The serial is now considered to be lost. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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