When she began to reveal vital information: "It was a bounty hunter called...," she was shot and killed with a toxic saber-dart, fired into her neck by a mysterious armored rocket man above them who hen zoomed off.The poetic verse is taken fromMiss Kilmansegg: Her Moralby early 19th century writer Thomas Hood.The film opens with an iris-in long shot of the tree-covered mountains of California's gold country (Placer County), filmed in documentary style.Harley.I merely tell you that the future of your planet is at stake.I urge that you transmit that message o the nations of the Earth."Although Mr.Harley was dubious about the outcome of Klaatu's request, he promised that he would convey the alien's wishes and recommendation to the President - to assemble a meeting of every worldwide leader.The camera leaves them and follows he cart as it is wheeled into a warehouse/garage where the suitcases are piled up.