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Legend of the Lost (1957)

Directed by Henry Hathaway · Cinematography by Jack Cardiff

Approved109 min70 frames

Adventure

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Stills, screencaps & shots from Legend of the Lost

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Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: wide — A vast sandy desert landscape features rolling dunes under a dark pre-dawn sky. A small caravan of…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room features a wooden table covered by a patterned cloth. A woman and man sit across…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A sunny outdoor courtyard features a plain white wall and sandy ground surface. A group of women…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A stone or plaster walled cell features a subject resting on a simple cot. A man in a white t-shirt…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A bustling North African market features sandy ground and numerous vendor stalls under awnings.…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: wide — An outdoor desert marketplace features low white walls and several people in traditional garments.…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A desert location features dark green palm foliage against a sandy, arid background. A woman in a…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: wide — A vast sandy expanse under a clear sky with rolling dunes in the distance. Two men lead a small train…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A man rides a mule through a desert landscape filled with many palm trees. He is dressed in travel…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A rustic interior with thick white plaster walls and dark wood window coverings. A man in a light…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A rustic stone room features textured walls and minimal furnishings. Two men in historical clothing…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A room with textured walls featuring numerous recessed alcoves holding small lit candles. A man and…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: medium — A rural courtyard features rough-textured mud walls and simple wooden construction elements. A woman…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: wide — A sandy desert landscape at night features a small fire and scattered camping gear. Two people sit…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: fullbody — A rustic hallway with white plaster walls and straw floor mats leads toward an interior room. An…Legend of the Lost (1957) movie still: wide — A sunny outdoor courtyard features white stucco walls and a sandy ground. Several figures move through…
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Legend of the Lost — official trailer

What is Legend of the Lost about?

American ne'er-do-well Joe January is hired to take Paul Bonnard on an expedition into the desert in search of treasure.

Where can you watch Legend of the Lost?

US availability for Legend of the Lost (1957). Data by JustWatch, listings on TMDB. Availability changes — check the provider for current listings.

Who stars in Legend of the Lost?

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What does the cinematography of Legend of the Lost look like?

Sampled across 70 frames, the coverage of Legend of the Lost leans on medium shots (61% of the sample) and wide compositions (21%). Cinematographer Jack Cardiff keeps 63% of it in soft, naturalistic light. Night and dusk account for 41% of the frames. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame.

What is the color palette of Legend of the Lost?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Legend of the Lost (1957) are #36312c, #d6c7ad, #ccb18e, #493930, #ab9176, #f7f6f3 — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

  • #36312c
  • #d6c7ad
  • #ccb18e
  • #493930
  • #ab9176
  • #f7f6f3

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