Review of Lost Horizon (1937) by Joshua G — 27 Nov 2012

Enjoyable fantastical tale from Frank Capra, master of the optimism on film. I just wish it had survived to this day completely intact.

This review of Lost Horizon (1937) was written by Joshua G on 27 Nov 2012.

Lost Horizon has generally received very positive reviews.

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