Unusual Scoring of "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951)

I saw this film included with other films that were composed by Bernard Herrmann last night at a classical concert with an orchestra without dialog, most amazing and beautiful thing ever.

With, or, without Theremins?

I have added a show on You Tube. To maybe introduce the next generation to this great movie and it's definative soundtrack. Search..
Late of the Pier.VW. The Day The Earth Stood Still.

I agree. Rennie was very good in the part. Spencer Tracy was first suggested to play Klaatu, but someone on the production staff said : "The audience would never get over seeing Spencer Tracy coming out of a flying saucer". Or something to that effect.

Well, don't want to sound like I'm bragging, but I'm a 56 year old male who saw this film for the first time in the theaters sometime during the 50's. Guess it was a repeat showing. But nevertheless, the magic was still there. And I was very young and scared. Especially when Gort came on the screen!

You've got me beat. I'm 55, and if I had have happened to see this at the show when I was 4, I would have peed my pants. THAT I would remember.

Well, when a movie as good as this is seen, the people behind the production should have their credits seen. Audiences today often get up and leave before the credits have rolled. I've found that long opening credits are usually a sign of a great film. Enjoy it and consider it a build-up to a great experience when you watch such movies.

I'm glad to see the (slightly) younger generation appreciating this movie. The message to end human conflict is just as relevant today as it was in 1951. You'd think we'd know better by now.

well sort of. In Klaatu's words it's more like "get rid of your weapons of mass destructions (which you don't have) or face complete annihilation". A bit heavy handed and a premonition.

I'm a 45-yr-old male who first saw this movie on TV in the 70's. To this day I still consider it the best science fiction film ever made. It is an example of the elegance of simplicity. Masterfully written, with special effects that are totally convincing without going over the top, it delivers flawlessly after more than half a century. Perfection!