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Two Lost Worlds

"Maddened prehistoric monsters wage warfare to the death!"

Movie NR 1951 1h 1m 4.0 /10
Directed by Norman Dawn

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

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Cast

James Arness

James Arness

Kirk Hamilton

Kasey Rogers

Kasey Rogers

Elaine Jeffries

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Gloria Petroff

Janice Jeffries

Bill Kennedy

Bill Kennedy

Martin Shannon

Pierre Watkin

Pierre Watkin

Magistrate Jeffries

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Tom Hubbard

John Hartley

J

Jane Harlan

Nancy Holden

T

Tom Monroe

Merchant Capt. Tallman

R

Rye Billsbury

Pirate Captain Hackett

Fred Kohler Jr.

Fred Kohler Jr.

Nat Mercer

Director: Norman Dawn

Written by: Tom Hubbard, Boris Petroff, Phyllis Parker

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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'...

Two Lost Worlds stars James Arness, Kasey Rogers, Gloria Petroff, Bill Kennedy, and Pierre Watkin.

Two Lost Worlds was directed by Norman Dawn.

Two Lost Worlds was released on January 05, 1951.

Two Lost Worlds is a Adventure, Action, Science Fiction, and Romance film.

Two Lost Worlds is a work of fiction. It follows shipwreck survivors on an uncharted island inhabited by prehistoric beasts, not a true life event.

They encounter prehistoric beasts on the uncharted island. The film blends adventure, action, science fiction and romance as the survivors cope with these dangers.

James Arness stars as Kirk Hamilton and Kasey Rogers plays Elaine Jeffries. Gloria Petroff is Janice Jeffries, Bill Kennedy is Martin Shannon, and Pierre Watkin plays Magistrate Jeffries.

Norman Dawn directed the film, which was released in 1951. The story was created by Tom Hubbard, Boris Petroff, and Phyllis Parker.