The Man from Planet X (1951)

Dr. Mears: A man who controls this formula controls the industry of the world.

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[last lines]
Enid Elliot: You know, I think that creature was friendly. I wonder what would have happened if... if Dr. Mears hadn't frightened him.
John Lawrence: Who knows? Perhaps the greatest curse ever to befall the world, or perhaps the greatest blessing.

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Dr. Mears: [to the Man from Planet X]
[laughs]
Dr. Mears: To think - a fantastic gnome like you had to hurdle out of space to put this power in my hands. Well, now that we've made contact, I'm gonna tear out every secret you've got!

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According to producer Jack Pollexfen, the original budget was set at $38,000 and it was ultimately brought in by director Edgar G. Ulmer at $41,000.
To stretch his meager budget, director Edgar G. Ulmer was able to use sets from the big-budget epic Joan of Arc.
Filmed in six days.
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