The Lost World 1925

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The Lost World ★★½ 1925

A zoology professor leads a group on a South American expedition in search of the “lost world,” where dinosaurs roam in this silent film. Based on a story by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. A 90-minute version includes the film's original trailer and a recreation of some of the missing footage (the film was released at 108 minutes). 93m/B VHS, DVD . Wallace Beery, Lewis Stone, Bessie Love, Lloyd Hughes; D: Harry Hoyt; W: Marion Fairfax; C: Arthur Edeson. Natl. Film Reg. ‘98.

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