The Lost City

An evil scientist invents a earthquake machine and plots to take over the world from his base in Africa.

Cast

William 'Stage' Boyd

as Zolok

Kane Richmond

as Bruce Gordon

Claudia Dell

as Natcha Manyus

Josef Swickard

as Dr. Manyus

George 'Gabby' Hayes

as Butterfield

Billy Bletcher

as Gorzo

Eddie Fetherston

as Jerry Delaney

Milburn Morante

as Chet Andrews

Margot D'Use

as Rama, Queen of the Wangas

Jerry Frank

as Appollyn

Reviews

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It must have been so gloriously invigorating, making films during the first decade since the inception of sound. It seemed both in the pre-Code era and in serials (which I unabashedly adore) that writers and filmmakers threw everything but the kitchen sink at unsuspecting viewers. Though the cynical...

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