A Trip to Mars (1918)
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Overview
The navy captain Avanti Planetaros is inspired by his astronomer-father to travel through outer space to reach other worlds. He becomes an aviator and, along with the young scientist Dr. Krafft, the driving force behind the construction of a space-ship. Despite oppostion from the mocking Professor Dubius, Planetaros gathers a crew of fearless men and takes off. During the long voyage, the crew becomes restless; a mutiny is narrowly avoided. Finally, they reach Mars and discover that the planet is inhabited by people who have reached a higher stage of development, free of diseases, sorrow, violence, sexual urges, and the fear of death. Avanti falls in love with Marya, daughter of the Prince of Wisdom, the head of the Martians. Marya shares his feelings and decides to return with him in order to bring the wisdom of the Martians to the backward Earthlings. (stumfilm.dk)
Where to watch A Trip to Mars
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| United States | Cultpix | — | — |
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| Canada | Cultpix | — | — |
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| Germany | Cultpix | — | — |
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What is A Trip to Mars about?
The navy captain Avanti Planetaros is inspired by his astronomer-father to travel through outer space to reach other worlds. He becomes an aviator and, along with the young scientist Dr. Krafft, the driving force behind the construction of a space-ship. Despite oppostion from the mocking Professor Dubius, Planetaros gathers a crew of fearless men and takes off. During the long voyage, the crew becomes restless; a mutiny is narrowly avoided. Finally, they reach Mars and discover that the planet is inhabited by people who have reached a higher stage of development, free of diseases, sorrow, violence, sexual urges, and the fear of death. Avanti falls in love with Marya, daughter of the Prince of Wisdom, the head of the Martians. Marya shares his feelings and decides to return with him in order to bring the wisdom of the Martians to the backward Earthlings. (stumfilm.dk) A Trip to Mars is a Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy movie, released on 1918-02-22, runtime 81 minutes.
Is A Trip to Mars worth watching?
TMDB users rate A Trip to Mars 6.4 out of 10 from 36 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch A Trip to Mars?
In the United States, A Trip to Mars streams on Cultpix. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Holger-Madsen
Cast
- Gunnar Tolnæs as Avanti Planetaros
- Zanny Petersen as Corona
- Nicolai Neiiendam as Professor Planetaros
- Alf Blütecher as Dr. Krafft
- Svend Kornbeck as David Dane
- Philip Bech as Martian leader - wise man
- Lilly Jacobson as Marya
- Frederik Jacobsen as Professor Dubius
- Nils Asther as Martian citizen
- Alfred Osmund as Martian priest
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