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Treasure Island
Jim Hawkins and his widowed mother run the Admiral Ben Bow Inn, but when they are threatened by a pirate attack, they stay with friend, the squire, for the night. He is given something from Mrs. Hawkins. The squire discovers it's a map showing the location of the treasure buried by someone named Flint. Jim overhears how the squire is planning to retrieve the treasure and feels inspired by it ...
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Plot Summary
This silent film adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel follows young Jim Hawkins as he discovers a treasure map and embarks on a perilous voyage to a remote island. Along the way, he must contend with a motley crew of pirates led by the cunning Long John Silver, facing danger, mutiny, and the lure of untold riches.
Critical Reception
As a silent film from 1917, contemporary critical reception is not readily available in modern databases. However, the film is recognized as an early attempt to bring a beloved literary work to the screen, likely appealing to audiences of the era with its adventurous themes and classic story.
What Reviewers Say
An early cinematic interpretation of a famous adventure novel.
Likely a straightforward adaptation for its time.
Silent film era storytelling focused on action and characters.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this 1917 silent film is not available.
Awards & Accolades
None notable for this specific silent film adaptation.
Fun Fact
This 1917 version is considered one of the earliest film adaptations of Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island," predating many more widely known iterations.
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