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The Island of the Lost (1921): Cast

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The Island of the Lost is a 1921 sci-fi film directed by Urban Gad, starring Hermann Picha as Jess, Hanni Weisse and Umberto Guarracino. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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The Island of the Lost (1921) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Urban Gad
Genre
Sci-Fi
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Island of the Lost About?

The premise of The Island of the Lost without spoilers.

The Island of the Lost (Die Insel der Verschollenen) is a 1921 German silent science‑fiction film loosely based on H. G. Wells’s 1896 novel The Island of Doctor Moreau, though unauthorized and apparently unknown to Wells. Long thought lost, a print was discovered in the Bundesarchiv, Berlin. Its first U.S. showing occurred at a Monster Bash convention in 2014, where viewers noted its illogical plot, comedic and romantic tone, and memorable human‑animal hybrid scenes.

The Island of the Lost Themes & Keywords

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  • monster
  • based on the works of h.g. wells
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

The Island of the Lost Cast & Characters

Hermann Picha leads the cast as Jess, with Hanni Weisse as Jane Crawford and Umberto Guarracino as Produkt aus der Geheimwerkstatt des Professors. Directed by Urban Gad; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Urban Gad

More films directed by Urban Gad: Witching Hour, Zapata’s Gang, Little Angel and The Film Prima Donna.

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The Island of the Lost FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Island of the Lost, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Island of the Lost?

The Island of the Lost runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was The Island of the Lost released?

The Island of the Lost was released on November 21, 1921.

Who directed The Island of the Lost?

The Island of the Lost was directed by Urban Gad.

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Who is in the cast of The Island of the Lost?

The Island of the Lost stars Hermann Picha as Jess, Hanni Weisse as Jane Crawford and Umberto Guarracino as Produkt aus der Geheimwerkstatt des Professors, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Island of the Lost have a post-credit scene?

No. The Island of the Lost has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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