Frank Capra had read the James Hilton novel while filming It Happened One Night, and he intended to make Lost Horizon his next project. When Ronald Colman, his first and only choice for the role of Robert Conway, proved to be unavailable, Capra decided to wait and made Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) instead.
Lost Horizon
(1937)1
" Frank Capra’s Mightiest Production"
| Country | |
| Spoken Language | english, chinese |
| Runtime | 2 hr 12 min |
| Budget | $2 000 000 |
| Premiere: World | $3 500 000 April 9, 1937 |
| Box Office – Budget | $1 500 000 |
| Premiere: USA | February 18, 1937 |
| Digital: World | August 19, 2008 |
| Production Companies | |
| Also Known As | Horizontes perdidos United States |
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When a revered diplomat’s plane is diverted and crashes in the peaks of Tibet, he and the other survivors are guided to an isolated monastery at Shangri-La, where they wrestle with the invitation to stay.Сast and Crew
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About the Book
Lost Horizon is a novel written by James Hilton, first published in 1933. The book is renowned for introducing the mystical and utopian land of Shangri-La, a place of peace and tranquility hidden in the mountains of Tibet.Author
James Hilton was a British novelist and screenwriter, known for his ability to weave tales that explore themes of utopia, adventure, and the human condition. His works often reflect a deep understanding of human nature and a longing for a better world.Correspondence with the Film
The 1937 film adaptation of Lost Horizon closely follows the narrative and themes of Hilton's novel. The film captures the essence of the book's exploration of utopia and the philosophical questions it raises about the nature of happiness and the pursuit of a perfect society. While some details and characters may have been altered for cinematic purposes, the core message and atmosphere of the novel are preserved in the film.Production
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A thin and conflict-free film utopia on the eve of the horrors of the coming World War II
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