What Genre Is It? Sci-Fi/Adventure Why Watch the 1959 Journey to the Center of the Earth? Icelandic scientist, Arne Saknussemm, claimed that it was possible for humans to travel to the center of the earth. Unfortunately, his claims were laughed at…that is until he mysteriously disappeared never to be heard from again. Years later, a hidden message from Arne falls into the hands of a geology professor, Sir Oliver Lindenbrook (James Mason), and his assistant, Alexander McKuen (Pat Boone). Surprised but delighted by the discovery, the two men decide to test Arne’s theory themselves. Sir Oliver writes a paper and submits it to Professor Göteborg–hoping to receive input from this…