Quest for the Lost City

This article is about the 1955 documentary film distributed by RKO. For the 1990 Canadian independent film sometimes known by this title, see The Final Sacrifice.
Quest for the Lost City
Produced by Sol Lesser
Dorothy Howell
Written by Dorothy Howell
Based on the book, Enchanted Vagabonds 
by Dana Lamb
Music by Paul Sawtell
Cinematography Dana Lamb
Ginger Lamb
Edited by Robert Leo
Production
company
Sol Lesser Productions
Distributed by RKO Radio Pictures
Release dates
  • May 4, 1955 (1955-05-04) (US)[1]
Running time
64 minutes
Country United States
Language English

Quest for the Lost City is a 1955 American documentary film which follows the travels of the travel writing team of Dana and Ginger Lamb, as they hike through the jungles of Central America. Produced by Sol Lesser Productions, it was distributed by RKO Radio Pictures, and released on May 4, 1955. The film features an introduction by Heisman Trophy winner Tom Harmon, who used a survival kit developed by the Lambs during his days as an Army Air Force pilot during World War II. The film is based on the autobiographical book by the Lambs, entitled Enchanted Vagabonds.

See also

References

  1. "Quest for the Lost City: Detail View". American Film Institute. Archived from the original on April 2, 2014. Retrieved September 17, 2014.


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