Diplomat Robert Conway (Ronald Colman) and a group of people fleeing from a revolution in China are hijacked and crash land in a remote part of Tibet. They are found by Chang (H.B. Warner), who takes them to Shangri-La, a lamasery hidden in a valley. When Chang tells them that the inhabitants of Shangri-La live far longer than normal humans, can Conway believe everything they say about the miraculous utopia?
The book by James Hilton was fantastic, and this film version does the novel justice. This is the only Frank Capra film I've seen that I liked. The set design, costumes and cinematography are great, and it's easy to see why this went over budget. Apparently Frank Capra delayed making Lost Horizon until Ronald Colman was available; Capra made an excellent decision, as Colman delivers a fantastic performance. The rest of the cast is great, mainly Sam Jaffe, who makes a big impression in a brief performance.
First time viewing. 4.5/5
The book by James Hilton was fantastic, and this film version does the novel justice. This is the only Frank Capra film I've seen that I liked. The set design, costumes and cinematography are great, and it's easy to see why this went over budget. Apparently Frank Capra delayed making Lost Horizon until Ronald Colman was available; Capra made an excellent decision, as Colman delivers a fantastic performance. The rest of the cast is great, mainly Sam Jaffe, who makes a big impression in a brief performance.
First time viewing. 4.5/5