Question 1

What real rocket was used for the launch in Fire Maidens of Outer Space?

Accepted Answer

The rocket launch is a V-2 rocket confiscated by the US after WWII, launched at White Sands test range around 1946, reused in other 1950s sci-fi films.

Question 2

What is the budget and production style of this film?

Accepted Answer

The budget was extremely small: no space suits, no original music, a Polaroid camera as advanced tech, and sets borrowed from other films.

Question 3

How does the film's setting compare to real astronomy?

Accepted Answer

The story takes place on Jupiter's 13th moon, but in reality, Jupiter's 13th moon was not discovered until 1974.

Question 4

Which actor played astronaut Luther Blair?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Dexter played the character Luther Blair.

Question 5

What happened to actress Susan Shaw after the film?

Accepted Answer

Susan Shaw died penniless in 1978 from liver cirrhosis at age 49, after turning to heavy drinking following her husband's death in 1958.

Fire Maidens of Outer Space

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