True to the spirit if not the letter of the book, treasure island is bold, colorful, and alive with the spirit of. In the west coast of england in 1765, jim hawkins, a young boy who is living alone with his mother in england, is looking after their inn, called the admiral benbow, when a strange man by the name of black dog. Treasure island full movie adventure, family movies. With bobby driscoll, robert newton, basil sydney, walter fitzgerald. A genuine classic in every regard, the walt disney 1950 version of treasure island is an adventure tale all film lovers should really enjoy, and the video quality of this bluray release is exemplary. Young jim hawkins is torn between his loyalty to his benefactors and his affection for lovable rogue long john silver in their struggle to recover a buried pirate treasure. Not much is made entirely clear about long johns early life. Walt disneys first live action feature vividly brings to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of buccaneers and buried gold. When the park opened in 1974 it was called treasure island and built as a place to observe wildlife. Jim bobby driscoll returns to the inn with squire trelawney walter fitzgerald and dr. Exploring two of disneys most nightmarish abandoned parks. An adaptation of the robert lewis stevenson adventure classic, in which a young boy sets off on a voyage armed with a map to buried treasure. If classic disney movies didnt do it for you then it might not be for you. Treasure island 1950 stream and watch online moviefone.
Treasure planet is a 2002 american animated science fiction film produced by walt disney animation studios, and released by walt disney pictures on november 27, 2002. Subscribe if its a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a perfectly clear idea of what was going on. When young jim hawkins inherits a longlost treasure map, he hires a ship to seek his fortune, with the good captain smollett kermit the frog at the helm. Billy bones ralph truman as george merry geoffrey keen as israel hands geoffrey wilkinson as ben gunn john laurie. Discovery island was purchased by disney in 1965 as part of their massive land grab leading up to the building of walt disney world.
Dec 04, 2017 treasure island adventure, family storyline. He has claimed to have served under admiral hawke, although it is uncertain how much of this is true. An adaptation of the robert lewis stevenson adventure classic, in which a young boy sets off on a. Treasure island 1950 come aboard the good ship hispaniola and set sail with young jim hawkins and the wily onelegged pirate, john silver, in search of buried treasure. For disneys first foray into the arena of liveaction films, it is extremely well done and hopefully they will be able to recapture their former glory and go back to the days of treasure island, mary poppins, and other liveaction masterpieces of their illustrious past. Treasure island 1950 may have more in common with disney s controversially racist 1946 film, song of the south, than it does with contemporary interpretations of stevensons novel. It contains a host of british character actors who eschew their impeccably clipped received pronunciation for piratical sea speak of the first order. Long john silver treasure island disney wiki fandom. Treasure island is a 1950 live action adventure film produced by walt disney productions, adapted from robert louis stevenson s 1883 novel. It is the 43rd animated feature in the walt disney animated classics series. Unfortunately, a large number of flints old pirate crew are.
Released 1950, treasure island stars bobby driscoll, robert newton, basil sydney, walter fitzgerald the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. The only difference is that this movie is set in outer space with alien worlds and other galactic wonders. The walt disney production of the robert louis stevenson classic novel treasure island is one of the companys best liveaction films of the 50s, and one of the best familyoriented adventures ever filmed. Come aboard the good ship hispaniola and set sail in search of buried treasure in one of disneys most critically acclaimed. It is located on the property of walt disney world in the city of bay lake.
Discovery island is now the name of one of the lands in disney s animal kingdom. Enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by captain flint, squire trelawney, dr. Of the story tellings i ave seen, it is the 1990 version i likes the best. Released 1950, treasure island stars bobby driscoll, robert newton, basil sydney, walter fitzgerald the g movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min, and. Livesey and jim hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a caribbean island.
With joseph gordonlevitt, emma thompson, martin short, roscoe lee browne. Milos return, and george of the jungle 2 watch out for that sequel. This particular dvd version keeps all the colors true and the dolby sound adds to the theater experience. Mar 14, 2019 however, in the early days of walt disney world, guests could take a boat from fort wilderness or the contemporary to a relaxed wildlife sanctuary in the middle of bay lake. Treasure island is notable for being disney s first completely liveaction film and the first screen. But many of us grew up with this movie or grew up with movies that feel just like it. Dec 18, 2019 whether it be adults or children, i think treasure island is a classic movie everyone should see. The only difference is that this movie is set in outer space with. The name was changed in 1976 and in 1978, it became a zoological park accredited by the american zoo and. He is a significant character and the main antagonist in disneys 1950 film treasure island. Treasure island 1950 may have more in common with disneys controversially racist 1946 film, song of the south, than it does with contemporary interpretations of stevensons novel. The treasure seeking adventures of young jim hawkins and. Bobby driscoll plays jim hawkins, a young cabin boy who battles the pirate long john silver robert newton for a treasure. Between 1974 and 1999, it was an attraction open to guests, who could observe its many species of animals and birds.
Ttreasure island is a 1950 live action adventure film produced by walt disney productions, adapted from robert louis stevensons 1883 novel. In his first allliveaction feature, walt disney has vividly brought to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of. Bobby driscoll as jim hawkins robert newton as long john silver basil sydney as captain smollett walter fitzgerald as squire trelawney denis odea as dr. Walt disneys first british picture, treasure island, can be voted a. Robert newton in treasure island 1950 bobby driscoll and robert newton in. This disney version of stevensons famous story is relatively for hollywood true to the novel. Muppet treasure island characters topics muppets at duckduckgo. Disneys treasure island attraction opened in 1974 and housed cool wildlife like parrots, flamingos and lemurs. Disney world shut discovery island 20 years ago take a. In 1976, the park was renamed discovery island and was meant to be a relaxing destination to view exotic birds and fauna. Unfortunately, a large number of flints old pirate crew are aboard the ship, including long john silver. The way we loved muppet treasure island oh my disney. Aug 31, 2016 the original trailer from walt disneys treasure island 1950.
Directed by byron haskin, it stars bobby driscoll as jim hawkins and robert newton as long john silver. Which is the best movie version of treasure island. Subscribe if its a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a perfectly clear. Feb 23, 2011 treasure island disney s 1950 boys movie true story, disney was a little worried that they were going to lose the little boy market with all these princesses and effeminate dragons black, firebreathing sea dragons excluded, so they worked on treasure island along with cinderella. Treasure island 1950 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Treasure island is a film based on robert louis stevensons novel treasure island, and was released on july 19, 1950. Walt disney, whose artistry marked a new era in motion picture entertainment, now sets a new milestone with his first alllive action feature, shouted the films original trailer. In the west coast of england in 1765, jim hawkins, a young boy who is living alone with his mother in england, is looking after their inn, called the admiral benbow, when a strange man by the name. The treasure seeking adventures of young jim hawkins and pirate captain long john silver. Disney originally named it treasure island, and later renamed it discovery island.
Come aboard the good ship hispaniola and set sail in search of buried treasure in one of disney s most critically acclaimed adventure classics. The acting is very believable, the scenery is authentic, in sum, the movie is outstanding. A vault disney set, or even a pareddown singledisc special edition would have seemed awfully fitting for treasure island. Long john silver is a notorious pirate who formerly served in the crew of captain flint. Muppet treasure island characters topics muppets at. It currently sits abandoned, but can be seen by any watercraft in bay lake.
In this walt disney production of robert louis stevensons classic novel, bobby driscoll plays jim hawkins, a young cabin boy who battles the pirate long john silver for a treasure. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 34 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting. Captain smollett rounds up a crew that includes long john silver, who secretly plots a mutiny to secure the map and treasure for himself. Treasure islanddisneys 1950 boys movie true story, disney was a little worried that they were going to lose the little boy market with all these princesses and effeminate dragons black, firebreathing sea dragons excluded, so they worked on treasure island along with cinderella. In his first allliveaction feature, walt disney has vividly brought to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of buccaneers and buried gold. He is a significant character and the main antagonist in disney s 1950 film treasure island. Walking through discovery island in its early days. Powered by ebay turbo lister the free listing tool.
Treasure island, which was the first entirely liveaction feature film produced by the disney studio, was shot on location in england. Treasure island 1950 well done, sister suffragette. Livesy denis o dea to find billy bones murdered, then decides to show them the map, in walt disney s hit adaptation of robert louis stevenson s treasure island, 1950, starring robert newton. The original trailer from walt disneys treasure island 1950. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 34 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography by 1 film editing by 1 casting by 1 production design by 1 costume design by 1 makeup department 21 production management 2 second unit director or assistant director 5. Whether it be adults or children, i think treasure island is a classic movie everyone should see. Come aboard the good ship hispaniola and set sail in search of buried treasure in one of disneys most critically acclaimed adventure classics. Aug 07, 2012 twill make a fyne gift, that treasure island, to be shore. Robert louis stevensons classic pirate tale takes on a life of its own in the hands of the hilarious muppets. Now then, thar be a 2012 miniseries from great britain dat i ave nay not seen as yet. Treasure island movie lobby card poster walt disney pirate. Musketroaring actionadventure of a heroic young jim hawkins as he faces the skullduggery of the wily pirate, long john silver. Disney changes the ending of the book, yet the film is so entertaining that the difference is. It was walt disney productions first completely liveaction film.
With wallace beery, jackie cooper, lionel barrymore, otto kruger. Special features frogeoke singalong sing, howl and croak along with kermit and the gang. Treasure islandthe first adaptation of the stevenson story to be in colorwas released in america on july 29, 1950. One of the first disney movies to be shown on television, this was first telecast. Although there isnt a single real bonus feature, the movie is good enough to recommend purchasing, especially. Walt disney s first live action feature vividly brings to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of buccaneers and buried gold. Come aboard the good ship hispaniola and set sail with young jim hawkins and the wily onelegged pirate, john silver, in search of buried treasure. Bright sun films getty the island was piratethemed and was inspired by the disney film treasure island. In this walt disney production of robert louis stevensons classic novel, bobby driscoll plays jim hawkins, a young cabin boy who battles the pirate long john silver for. Livesey, plan to travel to treasure island to hunt for the treasure. Come aboard the good ship hispaniola and set sail with young jim hawkins and the wily onelegged pirate, john silver, in search of. Disney did release treasure planet on vhs and dvd in 2003, and again for a 10 th anniversary special edition bluraydvd combo in 2012. Treasure island film young jim hawkins, possessor of a map to buried treasure, and his friends, squire trelawney and dr.
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