When Worlds Collide

When Worlds Collide

When Worlds Collide is a 1933 science fiction novel co-written by Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie; they also co-authored a sequel, After Worlds Collide (1934). It was first published as a six-part monthly serial in Blue Book magazine, illustrated by Joseph Franké.

When Worlds Collide (1951 film)

When Worlds Collide is a 1951 American science fiction disaster film released by Paramount Pictures. It was produced by George Pal, directed by Rudolph Maté, and stars Richard Derr, Barbara Rush, Peter Hansen, and John Hoyt. The film is based on the 1933 science fiction novel by Edwin Balmer and Philip Wylie.

when

Adverb

1. At what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time.
2. Used after a noun or noun phrase in isolation to express impatience with an anticipated future event.

Conjunction

1. At (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if.
2. During the time that; at the time of the action of the following clause or participle phrase.

worlds

Noun

1. plural of world
2. Abbreviation of world championships.

Adverb

1. To a great extent; much; far.

collide

Verb

1. To make a direct impact, especially if violent.
2. To come into conflict, or be incompatible.