The Lost World
“Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Stupendous Story”
Synopsis
The first film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel about a land where prehistoric creatures still roam.
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The Lost World (1925) *trailer*
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-27
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Bessie Love
Paula White
Lewis Stone
Sir John Roxton
Wallace Beery
Prof. Challenger
Lloyd Hughes
Edward E. Malone
Alma Bennett
Gladys Hungerford
Arthur Hoyt
Prof. Summerlee
Margaret McWade
Mrs. Challenger
Bull Montana
Ape Man
Frank Finch Smiles
Challengers Diener
Jules Cowles
Zambo
George Bunny
Colin McArdle
Charles Wellesley
Maj. Hibbard
Arthur Conan Doyle
Himself
Virginia Brown Faire
Marquette
Nelson McDowell
Lawyer
Gilbert Roland
Extra
Leo White
Percy Potts
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1925
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1992
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry O. Hoyt
- Screenplay & Story
- Marion Fairfax
- Original Title
- The Lost World
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- First National Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry O. Hoyt
Marion Fairfax, Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Edeson
George McGuire
Earl Hudson
Department Leadership Roster
Harry O. Hoyt
Director
Marion Fairfax
Screenplay
Earl Hudson
Producer
Arthur Edeson
Director of Photography
George McGuire
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lost World
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What is The Lost World about?
The first film adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic novel about a land where prehistoric creatures still roam.
Who directed The Lost World?
The Lost World was directed by Harry O. Hoyt.
Who stars in The Lost World?
The principal cast of The Lost World includes Bessie Love, Lewis Stone, Wallace Beery, Lloyd Hughes, Alma Bennett.
When was The Lost World released and how long is it?
The Lost World was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Lost World?
The Lost World holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).