FIRST MEN IN THE MOON 1964 (COLUMBIA)

Based on the H.G. Wells novel of the same name, this movie stars Lionel Jeffries as prof. Cavor, an eccentric inventor who developes a strange substance that defies gravity. He builds a sphere with the help of a young man named Arnold Bedford, played by Edward Judd, and the attempts to launch it to the moon.
They succeed and along for the ride if Kate Callender played by Martha Hyer. They find the moon inhabited by "Selenites" which are weird moon people who resemble bugs.
The story is very entertaining with much intentional comedy but the original story has been changed a lot for the sake of the film. the ray harryhausen effects are as always. very good.
This is a highly recommended movie for lovers of sci-fi.