The Adventures Of Long John Silver
Produced by Treasure Island PicturesExecutive Producer: Mark Evans
Producer: Joseph Kaufman
Directors: Lee Sholem, Byron Haskin
Writers: Martin Rackin, Kay Keavney
Aired: 1955 (USA) / 1957 (UK) / 1958 (ABC, Aus)
After returning from Treasure Island, Long John Silver discovers that another pirate, Mendoza, has kidnapped Jim Hawkins and the governor's daughter. Long John Silver decides to mount a rescue operation, but there is more than just the recovery of Jim that appeals: there could be treasure to be had along the way. The first television series to be made in Australia. Based on characters created by Robert Louis Stevenson.
| Starring | as |
|---|---|
| Robert Newton | Captain Long John Silver |
| Connie Gilchrist | Miss Purity Pinker |
| Kit Taylor | Jim Hawkins |
| Billy Kay | Ironhand |
| Grant Taylor | Patch |
| Eric Reiman | Trip Fenner |
| John Brunskill | Old Stingley |
| Harry Hambleton | Big Eric |
| John Sherwood | Sir Henry Strong |
| with | as |
| Hans Stern | Reverend Monaster |
| Muriel Steinbeck | Lady Strong |
| Jean Whitte | Elizabeth Strong |
Other Sites:
- Classic Australian Television: The Adventures Of Long John Silver
- A Tribute To Robert Newton
- Children's Adventure Series: The Adventures of Long John Silver
- CTVA Australia - The Adventures of Long John Silver
- John Silver - Treasure Island
- The Adventures Of Long John Silver | A Television Heaven Review