Lost in Alaska
“It's ALL NEW and a RIOT TOO!”
Synopsis
After two volunteer firemen rescue a gold prospector from suicide, they discover that the police mistakenly want them for murder.
Top Cast
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Bud Abbott
Tom Watson
Lou Costello
George Bell
Mitzi Green
Rosette
Tom Ewell
Nugget Joe McDermott
Bruce Cabot
Jake Stillman
Emory Parnell
Sherman
Jack Ingram
Henchman
Rex Lease
Old-Timer
Joe Kirk
Henchman
Minerva Urecal
Mrs. McGillicuddy
Iron Eyes Cody
Canook (uncredited)
Howard Negley
Higgins
Paul Newlan
Capt. Chisholm
Michael Ross
Willie
Donald Kerr
Multolah
Sherry Moreland
Hostess
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 13, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$677K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.21x
+$823K net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Yarbrough
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard B. Stern, Martin Ragaway, Elwood Ullman
- Original Score
- Walter Schumann, Herman Stein, Edgar Fairchild, Arthur Lange, Henry Mancini, Milton Rosen, Frank Skinner, Hans J. Salter, Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Lost in Alaska
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Budget
- $677K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Yarbrough
Leonard B. Stern, Martin Ragaway, Elwood Ullman
Walter Schumann, Herman Stein, Edgar Fairchild, Arthur Lange, Henry Mancini, Milton Rosen, Frank Skinner, Hans J. Salter, Leith Stevens
George Robinson
Leonard Weiner
Howard Christie
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Yarbrough
Director
Leonard B. Stern
Writer
Leonard Weiner
Editor
Martin Ragaway
Writer
Kara
Costume Design
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Howard Christie
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost in Alaska
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lost in Alaska about?
After two volunteer firemen rescue a gold prospector from suicide, they discover that the police mistakenly want them for murder.
Who directed Lost in Alaska?
Lost in Alaska was directed by Jean Yarbrough.
Who stars in Lost in Alaska?
The principal cast of Lost in Alaska includes Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Mitzi Green, Tom Ewell, Bruce Cabot.
When was Lost in Alaska released and how long is it?
Lost in Alaska was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
What was the box office and production budget of Lost in Alaska?
Lost in Alaska had a reported production budget of $677K and grossed $1.5M at the worldwide box office (2.21 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Lost in Alaska?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost in Alaska was composed by Walter Schumann, Herman Stein, Edgar Fairchild, Arthur Lange, Henry Mancini, Milton Rosen, Frank Skinner, Hans J. Salter, Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lost in Alaska?
Lost in Alaska holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).