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Very little is given to the background of Ramiel. He is from Mars, where he serves the God of Mars. He appears in the 1913 film Message from Mars, which is considered to be the first British science fiction feature film. Ramiel is a being from Mars sent to reform the most selfish man on Earth. He is described as: "RAMIEL, HAVING BROKEN ONE OF THE LAWS OF THE KINGDOM, IS COMMANDED BY THE 'GOD OF MARS' TO PROCEED TO EARTH AND REDEEM THE MOST SELFISH OF MORTALS."

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  • Martian Messenger
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  • Very little is given to the background of Ramiel. He is from Mars, where he serves the God of Mars. He appears in the 1913 film Message from Mars, which is considered to be the first British science fiction feature film. Ramiel is a being from Mars sent to reform the most selfish man on Earth. He is described as: "RAMIEL, HAVING BROKEN ONE OF THE LAWS OF THE KINGDOM, IS COMMANDED BY THE 'GOD OF MARS' TO PROCEED TO EARTH AND REDEEM THE MOST SELFISH OF MORTALS."
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  • Richard Ganthony
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  • Ramiel
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  • A Message from Mars: A Fantastic Comedy in Three Acts
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  • Avenue Theatre production, West End of London
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  • Martian Messenger
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  • Very little is given to the background of Ramiel. He is from Mars, where he serves the God of Mars. He appears in the 1913 film Message from Mars, which is considered to be the first British science fiction feature film. Ramiel is a being from Mars sent to reform the most selfish man on Earth. He is described as: "RAMIEL, HAVING BROKEN ONE OF THE LAWS OF THE KINGDOM, IS COMMANDED BY THE 'GOD OF MARS' TO PROCEED TO EARTH AND REDEEM THE MOST SELFISH OF MORTALS." Though not deeply described in the 1913 film, it appears that Martians in this tale act as a sort of angelic beings. They have no wings, yet display powers and 'moral' interests similar to those often given to angels in other stories and writings. Motivated to restore his standing in the 'court' of the God of Mars, and retrieve his Ankh jewel worn by all those in favor of the court, Ramiel is subsequently sent to Earth to redeem Horace Parker from his selfishness. Horace's fiance has broken off their engagement due to his pronounced selfishness. The Messenger from Mars presents several trials to Horace meant to encourage unselfish acts, to which Horace responds grudgingly at first. Ramiel eventually sets Horace right and is restored in the sight of his fellow Martians and the God of Mars. Horace is celebrated for his generosity, and his fiance returns to him. Ramiel has his ankh and his position restored.
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