---
title: "Lost Lagoon"
year: 1957
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/lost-lagoon-1957"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 179275
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 79
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Lost Lagoon (1957) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/lost-lagoon-1957

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Lost Lagoon is a 1957 adventure, drama, and romance film released by United Artists in February 1958. The story follows Charlie Walker, a man who escapes his unhappy home life after being presumed dead following a boating accident. He settles on a Caribbean island where he opens a resort and begins a relationship with a local woman, though his peace is eventually threatened by guilt and insurance agents.

Directed by John Rawlins, the film features a cast including Jeffrey Lynn, Lelia Barry, Peter Donat, Don Gibson, Roger Clark, and Jane Hartley. It presents a narrative of escapism and the consequences of a fabricated death, maintaining a focus on the conflict between a desired fantasy and reality.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A man presumed dead starts a new life on a Caribbean island after falling overboard."

### Why Watch
- The fantasy of escaping a loveless marriage and ungrateful children
- A scenic Caribbean island setting
- The tension created by insurance agents threatening a fresh start

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot centers on a protagonist who abandons his family
- Tone & Suitability: This is a drama, adventure, and romance film with a runtime of 1 hour and 19 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #caribbean-escape, #mid-century-drama, #presumed-dead-trope, #island-resort-fantasy, #romantic-drama, #guilt-driven-plot

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Rawlins
- **Networks / Studios**: Bermuda Studio Productions, United Artists

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jeffrey Lynn** as *Charlie Walker*
- **Leila Barry** as *Elizabeth Moore*
- **Peter Donat** as *David Burnham*
- **Don Gibson** as *Mr. Beakins*
- **Roger Clark** as *Millard Cauley*
- **Jane Hartley** as *Bernadine Walker*
- **Celeste Robinson** as *Colima*
- **Stanley Seymour** as *Native*
- **Isabelle Jones** as *Native*
- **Hubert Smith** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Lost Lagoon?
The provided sources do not list available streaming platforms.

### Q: Is Lost Lagoon worth watching?
The film holds a 58 percent rating from 18 people on Kinobox.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a duration of 1 hour and 19 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main stars of the film?
The film stars Jeffrey Lynn and Lelia Barry.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Lost Lagoon — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/179275)
- [Lost Lagoon (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_Lagoon_(film))
- [Lost Lagoon (1957): Obsazení, herci, tvůrci a postavy | Kinobox…](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/180865-lost-lagoon/tvurci)
- [Lost Lagoon (1958) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/173441-lost-lagoon/prehled/)
- [Lost Lagoon (1958)](https://www.sms.cz/film/lost-lagoon-1958)

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