When Worlds Collide (novel)/YMMV

From the 1951 film:


 * Special Effects Failure: The not entirely convincing matte painting of Zyra at the end of the movie was originally meant to be a preliminary sketch. Unfortunately due to time and money constraints the artist wasn't able to produce a better work in time to be filmed.
 * Unfortunate Implications: All of the people selected for the rocket project are white. Slightly handwaveable as this was made in the 50s, but still...