Orson Welles: War Of The Worlds Pt.1/7

The War of the Worlds (1898), by H. G. Wells, is an early science fiction novel which describes an invasion of Earth by Martians. It is one of the earliest and best-known depictions of an alien invasion of Earth, and has influenced many others, as well as spawning several films, radio dramas, comic book adaptations, and a television series based on the story. The 1938 radio broadcast caused public outcry against the episode, as many listeners believed that an actual Martian invasion was in progress, a notable example of mass hysteria.