MOTHRA vs. GODZILLA - 1964
These were taken from the filming of Mothra vs. Godzilla in 1964.
Pictures come from G-Fan Magazine & submitted by Stephanie Hughes!
A technician prepares a small Mothra adult model for filming.
The main Mothra marionette, whose wingspan measured nearly 30 feet!
A mini-Mothra pulls a Godzilla figure by the tail, looked better on film didn't it?
The posable Godzilla figure from publicity stills and the puppet Godzilla head.
Silk plus fan equals great effects scene!
Director Ishiro Honda shows Shobijin Emi and Yumi Ito what will happen in the next scene.
Haruo Nakajima is helped into the Godzilla suit.
The Mothra marionette and set are prepared for the next scene.
Godzilla actor Haruo Nakajima climbs into the Godzilla suit with some aid from the crew.