Deliberate mistake: In real life, the Brazilian natives do not wear clothes at all except for speedo type shorts, even the women. This is a deliberate error to keep the film "clean."
The Lost World (1960)
1 deliberate mistake
Directed by: Irwin Allen
Starring: Claude Rains, Michael Rennie, David Hedison, Jill St. John
Revealing mistake: When Gomez's partner is eaten, he is obviously a dummmy model, as his legs bend forward at the kneecaps.
Challenger: Ah, Professor George H. Challenger and his lost world! Have you got your camera, Malone? I think a photo is in order.
Malone: You're quite right, Professor.
[Snaps a picture of Jennifer Holmes.]
Challenger: Reporters!
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