Science Fiction Double Feature
Victoria De Mare Lyrics

Michael Rennie was ill
The actor Michael Rennie was not feeling well

The Day the Earth Stood Still
He starred in a science fiction movie called 'The Day the Earth Stood Still'

But he told us where we stand
Despite his illness, he conveyed a message about humanity's place in the world through his character in the movie

And Flash Gordon was there
Another science fiction character, Flash Gordon, appeared on screen

In silver underwear
Flash Gordon's attire was notable for its metallic appearance and revealing nature

Claude Rains was The Invisible Man
Actor Claude Rains played the titular character in the science fiction movie 'The Invisible Man'

Then something went wrong
The movies took a turn for the worse

For Fay Wray and King Kong
The actress Fay Wray and her character in the film, King Kong, experienced difficulty

They got caught in a celluloid jam
Their plight was due to issues with the movie's special effects and technical aspects

Then at a deadly pace
The situation quickly became urgent and dangerous

It Came From Outer Space
The next film featured an alien invasion

And this is how the message ran...
The following lines summarize the films shown during a double feature

Science fiction (ooh ooh ooh) double feature
The double feature consists of science fiction films

Doctor X (ooh ooh ooh) will build a creature
One film, 'Doctor X,' centers around a scientist creating a monster

See androids fighting (ooh ooh ooh) Brad and Janet
In another movie, 'androids' (that is, robots) engage in combat against characters named Brad and Janet

Anne Francis stars in (ooh ooh ooh) Forbidden Planet
Actress Anne Francis is featured in the science fiction film 'Forbidden Planet'

At the late night, double feature, picture show
These movies are being shown at a late-night 'double feature' film screening

I knew Leo G. Carroll
The singer had knowledge of Leo G. Carroll, an actor in the next movie

Was over a barrel
He was in a difficult or vulnerable position

When Tarantula took to the hills
The movie featuring Leo G. Carroll concerned a dangerous tarantula

And I really got hot
The singer became very invested in the next film

When I saw Janette Scott
Actress Janette Scott appeared on screen

Fight a Triffid that spits poison and kills
Her character battled an extraterrestrial plant creature with deadly attacks

Dana Andrews said prunes
Actor Dana Andrews made an unusual comment about fruit

Gave him the runes
This comment was believed to be significant by some characters in the movie

And passing them used lots of skills
Utilizing this knowledge required some expertise and effort

But When Worlds Collide
The final film in the double feature concerned a cataclysmic event

Said George Pal to his bride
Filmmaker George Pal showed the movie to his wife

I'm gonna give you some terrible thrills
He promised her some exciting but frightening moments

I wanna go - Oh oh oh oh
The singer expresses a desire to attend this film screening

By R.K.O. - Wo oh oh oh
This double feature is being presented by R.K.O. Pictures

In the back row - Oh oh oh oh
The singer indicates a preference for sitting in the back of the theater