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Fox's remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still is poised to invade movie theaters Dec. 12, and the hope is that it will be a big hit, like the original movie was when it premiered in 1951. The classic movie's success surprised everyone, especially star Patricia Neal, who played the young mom, Helen: She has said she couldn't keep a straight face when trying to recite some of the hokey lines. (link)

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