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1957 British film serial by Gerald Landau From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Five on a Treasure Island is an 8-part 1957 British film serial direcred by Gerald Landau and starring Rel Grainer, Richard Palmer, Gillian Harrison and John Bailey.[1] It was written by Michael Barnes and Frank Wells based on the novel of the same name by Enid Blyton.[2] The author herself helped cast the film.[3] It was made by the Children's Film Foundation.
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Five on a Treasure Island | |
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Directed by | Gerald Landau |
Written by | Michael Barnes Frank Wells (adaptation) |
Based on | the novel Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton |
Produced by | Frank Wells |
Cinematography | Norman Jones |
Music by | Jack Beaver |
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Country | United Kingdom |
It was filmed in Dorset, UK, at Corfe Castle, in Corfe Castle Village, the Jurassic Coast, Lulworth Cove and Stair Hole near Lulworth Cove which served as the Kirrin Island landing spot for the rowing boat in the film.[4] The antique store from the beginning of the film was filmed at Oliver's in 5 West Street, Corfe Castle Village, Dorset, UK.
DVD Beaver wrote "Chock-full of cliff-hangers and mystery, the popular Children's Film Foundation serial remains close to the spirit of the book...This is very highly recommended."[3]
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