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Lost Horizons
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Lost
Horizon
the movie
Hollywood transformed the book into an immensely popular motion picture in 1937 (see poster below). Like most films based on books, this one took liberties with the author's characterizations and story line.
Note: There was a remake of the Lost Horizon movie 36 years later, in 1973. Whereas the critics praised the original (1937) film, they panned the 1973 version.
How
the name evolved
Some linguists believe James Hilton adapted the term "Shangri-La" from a Tibetan word with a similar pronunciation.
What
the name signifies
The Lost Horizon book and film created in the minds of millions around the globe an image of a tranquil place where people live in peace, harmony and goodwill - and enjoy long life spans.
Shangri-La
tourism
The fame and image motivated some areas in Central Asia to begin marketing themselves as "the" Shangri-La to lure tourists.
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