Who is the actress in this Forbidden Planet lobby card?
I recently bought the Blu-Ray version of Forbidden Planet, which contained some art cards. If you have this version, look at the cards; in one there's a photo of Anne Francis's character, Alta, with Robbie the robot and two members of the crew, but it's not Anne Francis! Her hair—and legs!—are totally different, so who is this and why is she in the movie?
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I recently bought the Blu-Ray version of Forbidden Planet, which contained some art cards. If you have this version, look at the cards; in one there's a photo of Anne Francis's character, Alta, with Robbie the robot and two members of the crew, but it's not Anne Francis! Her hair—and legs!—are totally different, so who is this and why is she in the movie?
actor-identification forbidden-planet
edited Feb 4 at 0:26
Laurel
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asked Feb 2 at 21:37
MARTIN GALLAGHERMARTIN GALLAGHER
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And for all us folks who don't have that version, could you please edit in a picture so it's clearer (for us and future readers) who you're talking about? :)
– Jenayah
Feb 2 at 21:38
Added presumed photo from collectors.com/entertainment-item/….
– James McLeod
Feb 2 at 23:46
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I recently bought the Blu-Ray version of Forbidden Planet, which contained some art cards. If you have this version, look at the cards; in one there's a photo of Anne Francis's character, Alta, with Robbie the robot and two members of the crew, but it's not Anne Francis! Her hair—and legs!—are totally different, so who is this and why is she in the movie?
actor-identification forbidden-planet
edited Feb 4 at 0:26
Laurel
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asked Feb 2 at 21:37
MARTIN GALLAGHERMARTIN GALLAGHER
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I recently bought the Blu-Ray version of Forbidden Planet, which contained some art cards. If you have this version, look at the cards; in one there's a photo of Anne Francis's character, Alta, with Robbie the robot and two members of the crew, but it's not Anne Francis! Her hair—and legs!—are totally different, so who is this and why is she in the movie?
actor-identification forbidden-planet
actor-identification forbidden-planet
edited Feb 4 at 0:26
Laurel
4,99311838
asked Feb 2 at 21:37
MARTIN GALLAGHERMARTIN GALLAGHER
763
edited Feb 4 at 0:26
Laurel
4,99311838
asked Feb 2 at 21:37
MARTIN GALLAGHERMARTIN GALLAGHER
763
edited Feb 4 at 0:26
Laurel
4,99311838
edited Feb 4 at 0:26
Laurel
4,99311838
edited Feb 4 at 0:26
Laurel
4,99311838
4,99311838
asked Feb 2 at 21:37
MARTIN GALLAGHERMARTIN GALLAGHER
763
asked Feb 2 at 21:37
MARTIN GALLAGHERMARTIN GALLAGHER
763
asked Feb 2 at 21:37
MARTIN GALLAGHERMARTIN GALLAGHER
763
763
3
And for all us folks who don't have that version, could you please edit in a picture so it's clearer (for us and future readers) who you're talking about? :)
– Jenayah
Feb 2 at 21:38
Added presumed photo from collectors.com/entertainment-item/….
– James McLeod
Feb 2 at 23:46
add a comment |
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And for all us folks who don't have that version, could you please edit in a picture so it's clearer (for us and future readers) who you're talking about? :)
– Jenayah
Feb 2 at 21:38
Added presumed photo from collectors.com/entertainment-item/….
– James McLeod
Feb 2 at 23:46
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And for all us folks who don't have that version, could you please edit in a picture so it's clearer (for us and future readers) who you're talking about? :)
– Jenayah
Feb 2 at 21:38
And for all us folks who don't have that version, could you please edit in a picture so it's clearer (for us and future readers) who you're talking about? :)
– Jenayah
Feb 2 at 21:38
Added presumed photo from collectors.com/entertainment-item/….
– James McLeod
Feb 2 at 23:46
Added presumed photo from collectors.com/entertainment-item/….
– James McLeod
Feb 2 at 23:46
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I think that is Anne Francis, but she does not look right in that picture because the image was seemingly created from a black-and-white still that was ineptly colored. Notice that the colors on the uniforms are totally wrong. Compare the buff in the lobby card to the correct blue-gray (where I selected an image manifestly taken from a viewing of the film).
Although he is seen mostly from behind, the leftmost individual in the lobby card photo certainly appears to be Leslie Nielsen.
Anne Francis's most notable feature was probably her unusual eyes (eyes that served her well in her Twilight Zone appearances), which the woman in the picture has. What makes her look wrong is the poor job done on coloring her hair, and to a lesser extend shading her face. For reference, here is another black-and-white picture of Francis wearing the same costume as in the lobby card picture.
The costume appears totally different in its proper hues, but those look like the same legs to me.
answered Feb 3 at 1:11
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The scene occurs at about 1:38:30 in the film just for reference. Imdb also has the black & white original photo.
– Legion600
Feb 3 at 2:38
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Whilst colourized for 1950's movie posters, the image is of Anne Francis on set, in costume and in a scene about an hour and 18 minutes into the movie. The angle is slightly different than the movie camera so is likely taken by and on-set photographer. As I can't match the excact poses of the actors, it is most likely from a different take or from a rehearsal immediately before rolling camera.
This comparison shot shows the best full length capture of Anne in that scene.
These stills confirm the colour palette differs from the movie posters:
answered Feb 3 at 10:57
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I think that is Anne Francis, but she does not look right in that picture because the image was seemingly created from a black-and-white still that was ineptly colored. Notice that the colors on the uniforms are totally wrong. Compare the buff in the lobby card to the correct blue-gray (where I selected an image manifestly taken from a viewing of the film).
Although he is seen mostly from behind, the leftmost individual in the lobby card photo certainly appears to be Leslie Nielsen.
Anne Francis's most notable feature was probably her unusual eyes (eyes that served her well in her Twilight Zone appearances), which the woman in the picture has. What makes her look wrong is the poor job done on coloring her hair, and to a lesser extend shading her face. For reference, here is another black-and-white picture of Francis wearing the same costume as in the lobby card picture.
The costume appears totally different in its proper hues, but those look like the same legs to me.
answered Feb 3 at 1:11
BuzzBuzz
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The scene occurs at about 1:38:30 in the film just for reference. Imdb also has the black & white original photo.
– Legion600
Feb 3 at 2:38
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I think that is Anne Francis, but she does not look right in that picture because the image was seemingly created from a black-and-white still that was ineptly colored. Notice that the colors on the uniforms are totally wrong. Compare the buff in the lobby card to the correct blue-gray (where I selected an image manifestly taken from a viewing of the film).
Although he is seen mostly from behind, the leftmost individual in the lobby card photo certainly appears to be Leslie Nielsen.
Anne Francis's most notable feature was probably her unusual eyes (eyes that served her well in her Twilight Zone appearances), which the woman in the picture has. What makes her look wrong is the poor job done on coloring her hair, and to a lesser extend shading her face. For reference, here is another black-and-white picture of Francis wearing the same costume as in the lobby card picture.
The costume appears totally different in its proper hues, but those look like the same legs to me.
answered Feb 3 at 1:11
BuzzBuzz
36.5k6125200
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The scene occurs at about 1:38:30 in the film just for reference. Imdb also has the black & white original photo.
– Legion600
Feb 3 at 2:38
add a comment |
I think that is Anne Francis, but she does not look right in that picture because the image was seemingly created from a black-and-white still that was ineptly colored. Notice that the colors on the uniforms are totally wrong. Compare the buff in the lobby card to the correct blue-gray (where I selected an image manifestly taken from a viewing of the film).
Although he is seen mostly from behind, the leftmost individual in the lobby card photo certainly appears to be Leslie Nielsen.
Anne Francis's most notable feature was probably her unusual eyes (eyes that served her well in her Twilight Zone appearances), which the woman in the picture has. What makes her look wrong is the poor job done on coloring her hair, and to a lesser extend shading her face. For reference, here is another black-and-white picture of Francis wearing the same costume as in the lobby card picture.
The costume appears totally different in its proper hues, but those look like the same legs to me.
answered Feb 3 at 1:11
BuzzBuzz
36.5k6125200
I think that is Anne Francis, but she does not look right in that picture because the image was seemingly created from a black-and-white still that was ineptly colored. Notice that the colors on the uniforms are totally wrong. Compare the buff in the lobby card to the correct blue-gray (where I selected an image manifestly taken from a viewing of the film).
Although he is seen mostly from behind, the leftmost individual in the lobby card photo certainly appears to be Leslie Nielsen.
Anne Francis's most notable feature was probably her unusual eyes (eyes that served her well in her Twilight Zone appearances), which the woman in the picture has. What makes her look wrong is the poor job done on coloring her hair, and to a lesser extend shading her face. For reference, here is another black-and-white picture of Francis wearing the same costume as in the lobby card picture.
The costume appears totally different in its proper hues, but those look like the same legs to me.
answered Feb 3 at 1:11
BuzzBuzz
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edited Feb 3 at 3:44
answered Feb 3 at 1:11
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answered Feb 3 at 1:11
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answered Feb 3 at 1:11
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The scene occurs at about 1:38:30 in the film just for reference. Imdb also has the black & white original photo.
– Legion600
Feb 3 at 2:38
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The scene occurs at about 1:38:30 in the film just for reference. Imdb also has the black & white original photo.
– Legion600
Feb 3 at 2:38
1
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The scene occurs at about 1:38:30 in the film just for reference. Imdb also has the black & white original photo.
– Legion600
Feb 3 at 2:38
The scene occurs at about 1:38:30 in the film just for reference. Imdb also has the black & white original photo.
– Legion600
Feb 3 at 2:38
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Whilst colourized for 1950's movie posters, the image is of Anne Francis on set, in costume and in a scene about an hour and 18 minutes into the movie. The angle is slightly different than the movie camera so is likely taken by and on-set photographer. As I can't match the excact poses of the actors, it is most likely from a different take or from a rehearsal immediately before rolling camera.
This comparison shot shows the best full length capture of Anne in that scene.
These stills confirm the colour palette differs from the movie posters:
answered Feb 3 at 10:57
Kerr AvonKerr Avon
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Whilst colourized for 1950's movie posters, the image is of Anne Francis on set, in costume and in a scene about an hour and 18 minutes into the movie. The angle is slightly different than the movie camera so is likely taken by and on-set photographer. As I can't match the excact poses of the actors, it is most likely from a different take or from a rehearsal immediately before rolling camera.
This comparison shot shows the best full length capture of Anne in that scene.
These stills confirm the colour palette differs from the movie posters:
answered Feb 3 at 10:57
Kerr AvonKerr Avon
3,89411337
add a comment |
Whilst colourized for 1950's movie posters, the image is of Anne Francis on set, in costume and in a scene about an hour and 18 minutes into the movie. The angle is slightly different than the movie camera so is likely taken by and on-set photographer. As I can't match the excact poses of the actors, it is most likely from a different take or from a rehearsal immediately before rolling camera.
This comparison shot shows the best full length capture of Anne in that scene.
These stills confirm the colour palette differs from the movie posters:
answered Feb 3 at 10:57
Kerr AvonKerr Avon
3,89411337
Whilst colourized for 1950's movie posters, the image is of Anne Francis on set, in costume and in a scene about an hour and 18 minutes into the movie. The angle is slightly different than the movie camera so is likely taken by and on-set photographer. As I can't match the excact poses of the actors, it is most likely from a different take or from a rehearsal immediately before rolling camera.
This comparison shot shows the best full length capture of Anne in that scene.
These stills confirm the colour palette differs from the movie posters:
answered Feb 3 at 10:57
Kerr AvonKerr Avon
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answered Feb 3 at 10:57
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answered Feb 3 at 10:57
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And for all us folks who don't have that version, could you please edit in a picture so it's clearer (for us and future readers) who you're talking about? :)
– Jenayah
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Added presumed photo from collectors.com/entertainment-item/….
– James McLeod
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