4D Man story

movie: 4D Man (1959) · 1959-10-07

Brilliant but irresponsible scientist, Dr. Tony Nelson, develops an electronic amplifier that he hopes will allow any object to achieve a 4th dimensional state.

9 total · 8 major · 1 minor

ThemeLevelMotivation
brother and brother major Dr. Tony Nelson and Dr. Scott Nelson.
intangibility device major Dr. Tony Nelson invented a device that allowed him to pass through solid matter.
love triangle major Linda Davis was interested in Tony Nelson even though she was already involved with his brother Scott Nelson.
love vs. friendship major Should Tony Nelson steal away his brother's girlfriend for a second time and risk losing him as a friend and family member?
mad scientist stereotype major Dr. Tony Nelson was obsessed with developing a technology that would enable him to cross the threshold into the 4th dimension.
obsession major Dr. Tony Nelson was obsessed with developing a technology that would enable him to cross the threshold into the 4th dimension.
romantic love major Dr. Tony Nelson and Linda Davis.
unrequited love major Dr. Scott Nelson at Linda Davis.
rapid aging effect minor The more Dr. Scott Nelson used his power of intangibility, the older he became.