Two Lost Worlds
"Maddened prehistoric monsters wage warfare to the death!"
After a violent storm wrecks their ship, a small group of survivors find themselves on a remote coast. They quickly discover an uncharted island that seems alive with danger, from jagged cliffs to roving predators. Food is scarce, temperatures plunge at night, and every encounter with the... Read more
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About Two Lost Worlds
After a violent storm wrecks their ship, a small group of survivors find themselves on a remote coast. They quickly discover an uncharted island that seems alive with danger, from jagged cliffs to roving predators. Food is scarce, temperatures plunge at night, and every encounter with the island's prehistoric fauna tests their nerves and resolve. Among them are Kirk Hamilton and Elaine Jeffries, who must keep faith with the group while protecting each other from marauding beasts and the unpredictable terrain. Amid the perils, uneasy alliances form and old grievances surface as the team searches for a way back to civilization. The tense balance between trust and suspicion keeps the tension high.
Two Lost Worlds was released in 1951 and directed by Norman Dawn. The project lists Tom Hubbard, Boris Petroff and Phyllis Parker as its creators, reflecting a mix of talents behind this early 50s adventure with science fiction and romance elements.
There are no widely documented awards or nominations for this film. As a modest mid century genre piece it did not become a major awards contender and is rarely cited in retrospectives. Its niche status limits its presence on formal accolade lists.
This title has a small footprint in pop culture. It appeals mainly to vintage science fiction enthusiasts and James Arness fans who seek early television and movie appearances. The dinosaur heavy premise and period effects are sometimes noted in catalogues of retro creature features, but it's not widely referenced.
Critical reception at the time isn't heavily documented, but the work reads as a straightforward B level adventure of its era. Thematic threads center on survival under pressure, cooperation in a tight group, and a light romance that threads through danger. It treats technology and nature as opposing forces and relies on action and suspense to carry the story.
Details
- Release Date
- January 05, 1951
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Rating
- NR
- User Ratings
- 12 votes
- Type
- Movie
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, Science Fiction, Romance
- Country
- United States
- Studio
- Sterling Productions Inc.
- External Links
- View on IMDB
Official Trailer
Cast
James Arness
Kirk Hamilton
Kasey Rogers
Elaine Jeffries
Gloria Petroff
Janice Jeffries
Bill Kennedy
Martin Shannon
Pierre Watkin
Magistrate Jeffries
Tom Hubbard
John Hartley
Jane Harlan
Nancy Holden
Tom Monroe
Merchant Capt. Tallman
Rye Billsbury
Pirate Captain Hackett
Fred Kohler Jr.
Nat Mercer
Director: Norman Dawn
Written by: Tom Hubbard, Boris Petroff, Phyllis Parker