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THE MAGAZINE OF FANTASY AND SCIENCE FICTION has presented an award to Kirk Douglas for his fine work in Walt Disney’s film version of Jules Verne’s “TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA.” Jules Verne is, of course, the father of modern science fiction, and F&SF wishes to offer its warm congratulations on this artistic tribute to Verne’s genius.
The Magazine of Fartasy and Selence Fiction presents this avard to KIRK DOUGLAS for his outstanding performance in Jules Verne’s 20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, and in recognition of his contribution in this splendid re-creation by Walt Disney of a masterpiece of creative imagination and scientific foresight by the father of modern science fiction.
