The Land Unknown

(1957)Directed by Virgil W. Vogel78 minAdventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
BEHIND A BARRIER OF ANTARCTIC ICE... A PARADISE OF HIDDEN TERRORS!

Navy Commander Alan Roberts is assigned to lead an expedition to Little America in Antarctica to investigate reports of a mysterious warm water inland lake discovered a decade earlier. His helicopter and its small party, including reporter Maggie Hathaway, is forced down into a volcanic crater by a fierce storm. They find themselves trapped in a lush tropical environment that has survived from prehistoric times.

Jock Mahoneyas Commander Harold 'Alan' Roberts
Shirley Pattersonas Margaret 'Maggie' Hathaway
William Reynoldsas Lt. Jack Carmen
Henry Brandonas Dr. Carl Hunter
Douglas Kennedyas Capt. Burnham
Phil Harveyas Machinist's Mate Steve Miller
Kenner G. Kempas Officer at Briefing / Officer on Ship (uncredited)
Bing Russellas Radio Operator (uncredited)
BSBert Stevensas Officer at Briefing (uncredited)
TCTom Colemanas Man at Briefing (uncredited)