The Man from M.A.R.S. (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film
Released in 1922, The Man from M.A.R.S. is a science fiction film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. An inventor makes contact with Mars via television. The film is notable for using the 3-D process called Teleview, similar to today's alternating frame 3-D systems. Shown in 3-D only at the Selwyn Theater in New York City, it was previewed as Mars Calling at a trade and press screening on 13 October 1922, premiered as M.A.R.S. on 27 December 1922, and ran through 20 January 1923. A 2-D version was distributed as Radio-Mania in 1923–1924.
Who’s in it. The Man from M.A.R.S. stars Grant Mitchell as Arthur Wyman, Margaret Irving as Mary Langdon, Gertrude Hillman as Mrs. Langdon and W. H. Burton as Mr. Sterling, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Man from M.A.R.S. page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Man from M.A.R.S. tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Man from M.A.R.S. (1922)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Man from M.A.R.S. change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Man from M.A.R.S.?
- The Man from M.A.R.S. stars Grant Mitchell, Margaret Irving, Gertrude Hillman, W. H. Burton and Isabel Vernon.
- When was The Man from M.A.R.S. released?
- The Man from M.A.R.S. was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.