Between 1974 and 1999, it was an attraction open to guests, who could observe its many species of animals and birds. Come aboard the good ship hispaniola and set sail in search of buried treasure in one of disneys most critically acclaimed adventure classics. The original trailer from walt disneys treasure island 1950. When young jim hawkins inherits a longlost treasure. Which is the best movie version of treasure island. Long john silver is a 1954 united states film made in australia about the eponymous pirate from treasure island, starring robert newton as silver and rod taylor as. 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.
Livesey, plan to travel to treasure island to hunt for the treasure. Nov, 2017 this film version of treasure island gave us our image of pirates. A liveaction remake of the 2002 animated film treasure planet is reportedly in the works at disney, according to our sources. Livesey and jim hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a caribbean island. Treasure island 2012 donald sutherland in treasure island 2012 philip glenister, eddie izzard, rupert. Muppet treasure island characters topics muppets at. You could compare the movie with the book treasure island and ask if the filmmakers captured the spirit of robert louis stevensons plot and characters especially long john or made them disney fied. In the original robert louis stevenson novel, the text indicates that the island. Treasure islandthe first adaptation of the stevenson story to be in colorwas released in america on july 29, 1950. It was walt disney productions first completely liveaction film. Trivia one of the first disney movies to be shown on television, this was first telecast in january 1955, as part of the the magical world of disney 1954 television program. This film version of treasure island gave us our image of.
Mar 12, 20 long john silver is a 1954 united states film made in australia about the eponymous pirate from treasure island, starring robert newton as silver and rod taylor as israel hands. Come aboard the good ship hispaniola and set sail in search of buried treasure in one of disneys most critically acclaimed. Join kermit the frog, miss piggy, and the muppets in this merry, magical version of charles dickens classic tale. 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. Treasure island film young jim hawkins, possessor of a map to buried treasure, and his friends, squire trelawney and dr. If classic disney movies didnt do it for you then it might not be for you. Between 1974 and 1999, it was an attraction open to. Jun 27, 2016 discovery island was purchased by disney in 1965 as part of their massive land grab leading up to the building of walt disney world. The only difference is that this movie is set in outer space with alien worlds and other galactic wonders. Treasure planet is a 2002 american animated science fiction action adventure film produced by walt disney feature animation and released by walt disney pictures on november 27, 2002. This film version of treasure island gave us our image of pirates.
Now then, thar be a 2012 miniseries from great britain dat i ave nay not seen as yet. Treasure planet liveaction remake in the works at disney. The way we loved muppet treasure island oh my disney. Is a villain more effective if hes somehow likeable. 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. Original plans for treasure island included replicas of the benbow inn, the fort, and the inexplicably wrecked hispaniola. Treasure island is a 1950 live action adventure film produced by walt disney productions, adapted from robert louis stevensons 1883 novel. Robert louis stevensons classic pirate tale takes on a life of its own in the hands of the hilarious muppets.
Parents need to know that there is much pgworthy violence in this disney outing, including fatal shootings and stabbings, and some of the pirates, when. In the west coast of england in 1765, jim hawkins, a young boy who is living alone with his mother in england. Treasure island never felt like the swashbuckling adventure that the poster advertised. The treasure seeking adventures of young jim hawkins and pirate captain long john silver. The treasure seeking adventures of young jim hawkins and pirate captain.
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 in search of buried treasure in one of disney s most critically acclaimed adventure classics. Exploring two of disneys most nightmarish abandoned parks. Treasure island is the titular location in muppet treasure island, though it is never specified by name in the film. In the original robert louis stevenson novel, the text indicates that the island is in the vicinity of the spanish main, or atlantic ocean, the historically dominant region of piracy. Robert louis stevenson based on the novel treasure island by, ron clements screenplay by 6 more credits joseph gordonlevitt, emma thompson, martin short. If buccaneers and buried gold and all the old romance retold exactly in the ancient way can please, as me they pleased of old, the wiser youngsters of today, so be it. During the development of hercules, the jim henson company produced and released muppet treasure island through disney, casting kermit. Walt disneys first british picture, treasure island, can be voted a. Throughout the film the frizzens were often open and the flashpans exposed on the. This film version of treasure island gave us our image. Treasure island is notable for being disney s first completely liveaction film and the first screen version of treasure island made in color.
Walt disney started the project when postwar restrictions stopped him from transferring profits from his cartoons out of great britain. Facts by film treasure island 1950 by topic by person by film. After the opening credits, a written prologue, signed by robert louis stevenson, reads. Discovery island was purchased by disney in 1965 as part of their massive land.
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. Treasure island 1950 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Disney originally named it treasure island, and later renamed it discovery island. Unfortunately, treasure island was released completely without bonus features, in spite of an initially high srp and a release apart from the general catalogue waves. Id say treasure planet and atlantis are of the few underrated disney animated films in its canon. Treasure island film young jim hawkins, possessor of a map to buried treasure, and his friends. Walt disneys first live action feature vividly brings to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of buccaneers. Treasure island is a film based on robert louis stevensons novel treasure island, and was released on july 19, 1950. Directed by byron haskin, it stars bobby driscoll as jim hawkins and robert newton as long john silver. Walt disneys muppet treasure island dvd, 2002 1996 w insertdvdblu ray items are inspected to be.
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. Jim bobby driscoll returns to the inn with squire trelawney walter fitzgerald and dr. Disney changes the ending of the book, yet the film is so entertaining that the difference is. Walt disney presents robert louis stevensons treasure island. Enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by captain flint, squire trelawney, dr. In his first allliveaction feature, walt disney has vividly brought to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of buccaneers and buried gold. Walt disneys muppet treasure island dvd, 2002 1996 w. Rather than set up a new animation studio, he used the profits and existing facilities to produce a conventional film. Whether it be adults or children, i think treasure island is a classic movie everyone should see. The movie was filmed in england where disney had frozen pounds following world war ii that is, film revenue that couldnt be spent outside of england. 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.
Treasure planet is a 2002 american animated science fiction action adventure film produced by walt disney feature animation and released by walt disney. The film is a science fiction adaptation of robert louis stevenson s adventure novel treasure island and was the. Musketroaring actionadventure of a heroic young jim hawkins as he faces the skullduggery of the wily pirate, long john silver. Five disney movies that deserve a sequel poll image. Theres not even a trailer for the movie, though one can be found on the treasure planet dvd, which was released dayanddate with this film. 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.
As per the norm, if you have read the book it diverges from the book. Bobby driscoll plays jim hawkins, a young cabin boy who battles the pirate long john silver robert newton for a treasure. If classic disney movies didnt do it for you then it. Treasure island 1950 lux radio theater broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onjanuary 29, 1951. Captain smollett rounds up a crew that includes long john silver, who secretly plots a mutiny to secure the map and treasure for himself. 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 treasure seeking adventures of young jim hawkins and. But many of us grew up with this movie or grew up with movies that feel just like it.
The forum is a free service, and much like the free content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat. Robert newton in treasure island 1950 bobby driscoll and robert newton in. Just like the original treasure island, disneys treasure planet follows a young jim hawkings now a teenager instead of a kid, and voiced by joseph gordonlevitt, who was way ahead of the. Walt disneys first live action feature vividly brings to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of. When the park opened in 1974 it was called treasure island and built as a place to observe wildlife. Just like the original treasure island, disneys treasure planet follows a young jim hawkings now a teenager instead of a kid, and voiced by joseph gordonlevitt, who was way ahead of. 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. Muppet treasure island characters topics muppets at duckduckgo. This is a downtoearth pirate movie unlike pirates of caribbean.
You could compare the movie with the book treasure island and ask if the filmmakers captured the spirit of robert louis. The woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine. It was the first disney liveaction film to be shown complete on television, in two onehour installments shown a week apart, rather than having the entire film on a single evening. As per the norm, if you have read the book it diverges from the. But i figured what better way to start digging into this world of disney im mostly unfamiliar with than by checking out their firstlive action film, treasure island.
It is located on the property of walt disney world in the city of bay lake. Treasure island 1950 stream and watch online moviefone. 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. This is the first version of treasure island on film that i saw and to me it is the classic that all others are measured up to. Get the best deals on muppet treasure island vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at.
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