Movie: The Day the Earth Caught Fire

Top 10 Billed Cast

Janet Munro
Janet Munro

Jeannie Craig

Leo McKern
Leo McKern

Bill Maguire

Edward Judd
Edward Judd

Peter Stenning

Michael Goodliffe
Michael Goodliffe

Jacko Jackson the Night Editor

Bernard Braden
Bernard Braden

Davis the News Editor

Reginald Beckwith
Reginald Beckwith

Harry

Gene Anderson
Gene Anderson

May

Renée Asherson
Renée Asherson

Angela

Arthur Christiansen
Arthur Christiansen

'Jeff' Jefferson - Editor

Austin Trevor
Austin Trevor

Sir John Kelly (uncredited)

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The Day The Earth Caught Fire ≣ 1961 ≣ Trailer

The Day The Earth Caught Fire ≣ 1961 ≣ Trailer

Val Guest - The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) Trailer

Val Guest - The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) Trailer

Josh Olson on THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE

Josh Olson on THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE

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The Day The Earth Caught Fire ≣ 1961 ≣ Trailer

The Day The Earth Caught Fire ≣ 1961 ≣ Trailer - Trailer

Val Guest - The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961) Trailer

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Josh Olson on THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE

Josh Olson on THE DAY THE EARTH CAUGHT FIRE - Featurette

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