Robert " Bob " Conway (played by Ronald Colman) is a protagonist in Lost Horizon.
A diplomat and writer who survives a plane hijacking and crash in the Himalayas. Rescued to Shangri-La, he becomes enchanted by the valley and named High Lama's successor. After his brother George's death, he loses his memory but eventually recovers it, jumps ship in Singapore, and returns to find Shangri-La. Sondra Bizet (played by Jane Wyatt) is a protagonist in Lost Horizon.
A teacher raised in Shangri-La who catches Conway's attention. She supports the High Lama's choice of Conway as successor and represents the peaceful life Conway comes to love in the hidden valley. Alexander P. " Lovey " Lovett (played by Edward Everett Horton) appears in Lost Horizon.
A paleontologist among the last evacuees from Baskul. He survives the aircraft hijacking and crash, and is subsequently rescued to Shangri-La with the other passengers. George Conway (played by John Howard) appears in Lost Horizon.
Conway's younger brother, who initially wants to escape Shangri-La. Skeptical of the valley's secrets, he descends into madness after Maria's death and ultimately jumps to his death. Henry Barnard (played by Thomas Mitchell) appears in Lost Horizon.
A notorious swindler traveling with Conway during the Baskul evacuation. He survives the crash and reaches Shangri-La, though he plays no further active role in the narrative. Maria (played by Margo) appears in Lost Horizon.
A resident of Shangri-La who claims to be twenty but is actually in her sixties. Desperate to leave the valley, she collapses and dies in the snow, revealing her true aged face.
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Characters
Robert " Bob " Conway
(played by Ronald Colman) — protagonist
A diplomat and writer who survives a plane hijacking and crash in the Himalayas. Rescued to Shangri-La, he becomes enchanted by the valley and named High Lama's successor. After his brother George's d...
Sondra Bizet
(played by Jane Wyatt) — protagonist
A teacher raised in Shangri-La who catches Conway's attention. She supports the High Lama's choice of Conway as successor and represents the peaceful life Conway comes to love in the hidden valley.
Alexander P. " Lovey " Lovett
(played by Edward Everett Horton) — supporting
A paleontologist among the last evacuees from Baskul. He survives the aircraft hijacking and crash, and is subsequently rescued to Shangri-La with the other passengers.
George Conway
(played by John Howard) — supporting
Conway's younger brother, who initially wants to escape Shangri-La. Skeptical of the valley's secrets, he descends into madness after Maria's death and ultimately jumps to his death.
Henry Barnard
(played by Thomas Mitchell) — supporting
A notorious swindler traveling with Conway during the Baskul evacuation. He survives the crash and reaches Shangri-La, though he plays no further active role in the narrative.
Maria
(played by Margo) — supporting
A resident of Shangri-La who claims to be twenty but is actually in her sixties. Desperate to leave the valley, she collapses and dies in the snow, revealing her true aged face.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Robert " Bob " Conway → Sondra Bizet
(Romantic Interest)
Robert is particularly enchanted by Shangri-La after meeting Sondra, and he later leaves the ship and returns toward the valley.
Robert " Bob " Conway → George Conway
(Family Older Brother)
The plot identifies George as Robert Conway's younger brother. George later leaves Shangri-La with Robert, and Robert carries him through the snowy or...
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Robert " Bob " Conway → Maria
(Alliance Travel Companion)
Robert reluctantly agrees to accompany George and Maria out of Shangri-La. When Maria collapses in the snow, Robert carries her to a cave.
George Conway → Maria
(Alliance Partners In Escape)
George and Maria are both determined to leave Shangri-La and depart with Robert and a group of porters.
Robert " Bob " Conway → Alexander P. " Lovey " Lovett
(Alliance Fellow Evacuee)
Alexander is among the last evacuees who flies out of Baskul with Robert Conway.
Robert " Bob " Conway → Henry Barnard
(Alliance Fellow Evacuee)
Henry is one of the last evacuees who flies out of Baskul with Robert Conway.
Story Analysis
After a hijacking brings Robert Conway to Shangri-La, he must choose between the hidden valley and his brother's determination to leave.
