When World's Collide with the Outer Path theory - Part One

 When World's Collide! - Part |One

(This post is a supporting piece for the Unified Colour Theory and will make no sense  without a knowledge of that work.) 

'But When Worlds Collide

Said George Pal to his bride

I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills'

RHPS - Science Fiction, Double Feature

For October's feature presentation, the Outer Theory presents us with a 1951 sci-fi disaster movie, 'When World's Collide':

The movie has a run-time of 1 hr 22 minutes and 17 seconds, which works out at roughly 2 mins 51 seconds per the 31 days in October. I'd encourage you dear reader to watch it yourself, but this synopsis will hopefully help to identify any correlations in the days to come with the movie currently trying to pass itself off as real life.

1/10

Opening with the credits superimposed on a threatening fiery backdrop, we begin with a slightly mystical looking Holy Bible and a couple of quotes from Genesis to set the apocalyptic tone:

God promises Noah an ‘end of all flesh’ We then see a shot of the night sky as a voiceover tells of astronomers seeking:

'Needles in a heavenly haystack. There are more stars in the heavens than there are human beings on Earth. Through telescopes men of science constantly search the infinitesimal corners of our solar system seeking new discoveries, hoping to better understand the laws of the Universe. Observatories dedicated to the study of astronomy are set in high and remote places, but there is none more remote than Mt. Kenna Observatory in this part of South Africa.'

Meet Dr Bronson:

 ‘This could be the most frightening discovery of all time’

2/10 Our serious men of science are joined by womanising adventurer 'David Randall' played by the slightly unfortunately named, Richard Derr. I think he's got something of a look of Danny Kay about him.

Randall is hired to take the slides to New York. He's all about the money and the broads, but mainly the money. 

cash on delivery?

Dr. Emery Bronson: [Handing him money] You will require this for expenses.

David Randall: [Counting the money and finding it short] I'm supposed to get paid $1,500 plus the expenses.

Dr. Emery Bronson: Hendron will pay you on delivery. Time is all that counts. The money doesn't matter at all.

David Randall: With me, doctor, money always matters.

Dr. Emery Bronson: Perhaps the day may arrive when money won't mean anything, not to you... nor anyone.

David Randall: When that happens to me, I'll be six feet under. [Randall is taken aback when Bronson just stares at him intently puffing on his pipe]

Oh and that secrecy is everything. He should maybe have thought of that himself before the 'money won't mean anything remark'.  A quick flight to the US and encounter with a saucy stewardess brings Randall to customs and we meet the lovely Joyce Hendron:

4/10

Somehow the press are on to the package story and they're bidding for a preview:

Randall would likely take the money but then there's Joyce to consider.... She doesn't realise Bronson kept him in the dark about the package contents and this is the first moment David Randall learns that he may have the details of the end of the world handcuffed to his wrist. 

'I haven't the courage to face the end of the world'

At Hendron's office there's just time to meet Dr Tony Drake, Joyce's would be paramour:

Yes Tony, David Randall spells trouble...

So...  

Have you seen these people? Perhaps they've been pretending to be a scientist or a politician?  You may have seen them walking down a strange path in the Golden Dawn? Post anything you notice either here or better yet at the Hermetic Lessons blog. 

Please don't approach them and don't have nightmares, not until Samhain at least...  

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5/10

David Randall doesn't rate 'star gazers' much, but Joyce and the attentions of the press have whetted his appetite so he cleverly bluffs his way into staying in the briefing which Hendron delivers to the worthies from the Astronomers board. Hendron explains that Bronson first discovered Bellus, a star and then Zyrah the planet orbiting it. The Differential Analyser will be employed to check Bronson's findings:

6/10

Hendron relates that 'Both these bodies are coming into our solar system. Handfuls of people may survive if provisions are made.' but the survivors of Bellus will not survive Zyrah: ‘Our world will end’ Joyce brings in the findings from the DA and Hendron gives the bad news: ‘There is no error’

7/10

Naturally our heroes are in need of a stiff drink and who needs a lighter when you've money to burn... 

As Randall drowns his sorrows, Tony Drake hopes Joyce will say 'I do want to share the end of the world with you. Somehow... 

I think that he may not get his wish.

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8/10

The UN meet to discuss the findings. Hendron tells them: ‘The effect of Zyrah’s passing should be felt at 1 o clock July 24th’  There’s a possibilty a few people will be saved but 19 days later. Bellus will crush the earth on the morning of August 12th’ 

9/10

Hendron continues: 'We are hoping with Gods help and guidance... Rocket ships may be built to fly to Zyrah' His fellow scientists push back:  ‘you are out of the world of theory in a dream world of the impossible’

10/10

'The world will not end’ ‘predicting the end of the world is an annual crackpot event in our society’  the sceptics shoot Hendron down and hus humiliation makes the headlines: ‘read all about it end of the world just around the corner’ ‘star gazers predict doomsday’ Hendron tells Joyce that if Drake isn't for her: ‘There isn’t time for uncertainty. Do you want to spend what time there’s left with Tony as his wife?:

11/10

Millionaire tycoon Stanton is willing to back the rocket ship project for selfish reasons: 'What about this Noah’s Ark? Their salvation doesn’t interest me, mine does! ‘I just don’t relish dying’ Stanton wants to seleect the other colonists, Hendron stands firm, your money for your life

12/10

Stanton capitulates in the face of Hendron's principled stand: 'You know I can’t refuse! Build it!' The rocket design is announced.

13/10

The selected colonists arrive at the construction site. 79 days until Zyra. Preparations continue for the rocket.

14/10

Joyce has cooled on Tony.  Hendron is in NYC for a conference on a new rocket design.  Scientists now acknowledge Hendron correct. Stanton has brought rifles to protect the rocket ‘the law of the jungle, the human jungle ‘I’d kill to cling to life’ UN address populace. The lives of everyone on earth are at risk. 

15/10

All that can be done will be done. Joyce wants David to come along. Martial law now declared. Evacuation to mountains  begins

16/10

00:39:48 Populace pray for deliverance. Heroic acts. NYC deserted. Zyrah the hour of doom 19 days to Bellus. Stanton thinks its a false alarm But the shaking begins!

17/10

00:42: The earth erupts. Fires, tidal wave, wind, cities are flooded. The rocket is threatened.

18/10

00:45:06 Crane crushes scientist. Drake now openly hostile to Randall. They fly supplies to survivors.

19/10

00:47:45 Supplies are dropped to survivors on mountain top. On way back they spy a child on a roof.

20/10

#00:50:25 1 Randall rescues the child. Drake leaves him on the roof! But he comes back, tension is reduced. Meeeting to select survivors. Randall is on the list thanks to Joyce along with the rescued boy.

21/Oct 00:53:04 They physics of the journey explained. Hidden envelope has the numbers of the survivors. The numbers are drawn. Randall refuses the offer of a place.

22/Oct 00:55:43 Randall is sacrificing himself. Leaving me will save fuel. Don’t say anything to Joyce.Countdown to Bellus, We’re falling behind schedule. Hurry!

23/Oct 00:58:22 Preparations continue. Randall avoiding Joyce. Drake finds him watching her on CCTV. They discuss the flight plan.

24/Oct 01:01:02 Fry has poor chance of coming out of blackout, They need a pilot! Drake is offering Randall a role. Your our life insurance.

25/Oct 01:03:41 Randall kisses Joyce, Animals being sedated. Joyce thanks Drake. A rescued dog is weighed up for a ride. Julie isnt so lucky when the numbers are drawn.

26/Oct 01:06:20 Stanton wants to dump some of the crew to increase his chances. Hendron gives him some home truths. Theres the extra fuel. Stantons aide Ferris pulls a gun, Stanton shoots him.

27/Oct 01:08:59 They wont just sit and wait to die. Its dog eat dog. The guns are in my room. Julie and Dave are reprieved. . loading commences. The last dawn.

28/Oct 01:11:38 As stanton predicted the unlucky remnants are rebelling. They seize guns to storm the ship. Hendron releases the ship and remains with a protesting Stanton as the ship is launched. The new world isnt for us, its for the young.

29/Oct 01:14:17 Blast off. Crew blacked out. Randall awakes. Fry has awoken! Drake! They willl need all the fuel to avoid a collision with Zyrah. They turn the ship for landing.

30/Oct 01:16:57 Landing. Fuel is scarce. Randall at the controls. First view of Zyrah. Touchdown.

31/Oct 01:19:36 Made it! Good air or bad its the only place we can go. Best air I’ve ever tasted! They look out on an alien landscape. Mike don’t you want to see the sunrise. Dog has had ktitens.Inn the distance 2 pyramids an arch and whatlooks like temple. The first day on the new world had begun.