The Lost World (1925)

The Lost World (1925)
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This adventure virtually butchers its source, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel. But with stop-motion photography and special effects that were incredibly innovative in 1924 and 1925, who cared? These effects were the whole film, and Wallace Beery's inspired performance was a bonus. The tale opens on reporter Edward Malone (Lloyd Hughes), who wants to marry Gladys Hungerford (Alma Bennett). Gladys, however, only wants to marry a man of great deeds. So Malone, having asked his editor for an adventuresome assignment, is given the task of interviewing Professor Challenger (Beery), who is planning an expedition to a "lost world." Malone accompanies Challenger and his men to South America where, on a great plateau, they find a prehistoric world occupied by dinosaurs and ape-like men. They barely escape with their lives, but they manage to bring a brontosaurus back to London. The beast breaks out and terrorizes the city before crashing through the London bridge and swimming out toward the ocean to freedom. In the midst of all this, Malone has fallen in love with Paula White, the daughter of an explorer (Bessie Love). Since Gladys, it turns out, has married a clerk, Malone is able to wed his new sweetheart. ~ Janiss Garza, Rovi

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Starring:
Bessie LoveLloyd Hughes, (more)
Director(s):
Harry HoytWilliam Dowling, (more)
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Lost World

This adventure virtually butchers its source, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel. But with stop-motion photography and special effects that were incredibly innovative in 1924 and 1925, who cared? These effects were the whole film, and Wallace Beery's inspired performance was a bonus. The tale opens on reporter Edward Malone (Lloyd Hughes), who wants to marry Gladys Hungerford (Alma Bennett). Gladys, however, only wants to marry a man of great deeds. So Malone, having asked his editor for an adventuresome assignment, is given the task of interviewing Professor Challenger (Beery), who is planning an expedition to a "lost world." Malone accompanies Challenger and his men to South America where, on a great plateau, they find a prehistoric world occupied by dinosaurs and ape-like men. They barely escape with their lives, but they manage to bring a brontosaurus back to London. The beast breaks out and terrorizes the city before crashing through the London bridge and swimming out toward the ocean to freedom. In the midst of all this, Malone has fallen in love with Paula White, the daughter of an explorer (Bessie Love). Since Gladys, it turns out, has married a clerk, Malone is able to wed his new sweetheart. ~ Janiss Garza, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
93 mins

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Director(s):
William DowlingHarry Hoyt
Writer(s):
Marion Fairfax
Producer(s):
Carl Laemmle, Sr.
Categories:
Action / AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
The Lost World Awards:
  • 1998 - Library of Congress - U.S. National Film Registry
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John H.

This early sci-fi movie from the era of silent films has stop gap photography that was cutting edge for the day. This picture is loosely based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's novel "The Lost World" and features a young Wallace Beery in the lead role. This is a must see for sci-fi fans.

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Valerie B.

Very good film but maybe not for those who don't like really old films. Visual effects great for the time. The ending with the creature in the river reminded me of the photos I have seen of the Loch Ness monster and I assume that the photos are not real. Loved the film.

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James M.

Wonderful visual effects and it's easy to see "King Kong" coming.

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