But liveaction disney films are not a new development. Its big premiere was, of course, in london on june 22. Treasure island is a 1950 live action adventure film produced by walt disney productions, adapted from robert louis stevensons 1883 novel. It was walt disney productions first completely liveaction film. Film critic walt disneys treasure planet has zest and humor and some lovable supporting characters, but do we really need this zappedup version of the robert louis stevenson classic. Jul 11, 2015 here is the opening to the 1982 laserdisc home video release of walt disneys first full length live action feature film treasure island. Disney did release treasure planet on vhs and dvd in 2003, and again for a 10 th anniversary special edition bluraydvd combo in 2012. As the above ticket suggests, treasure island could be accessed by either taking a direct motor launch from a resort dock or as part the walt disney world cruise, a tour of the seven seas lagoon and bay lake that stopped at the island. Treasure island dvd 1950s walt disney film robert newton rare. Treasure island is the titular location in muppet treasure island, though it is never specified by name in the film. Come aboard the good ship hispaniola and set sail in search of buried treasure in one of disneys most critically acclaimed adventure classics. The 1950 walt disney denham studios film treasure island mentions several famous pirate coins, pieces of eight, guineas, and doubloons. The treasure seeking adventures of young jim hawkins and pirate captain long john silver.
Walt disneys company had its first major success with the 1928 short film, steamboat willie, which featured the first appearance of mickey mouse. In his first allliveaction feature, walt disney has vividly brought to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of buccaneers and buried gold. The original trailer from walt disneys treasure island 1950. Treasure island walt disney film classics the fantastic adventure series vhs. 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. Directed by byron haskin, it stars bobby driscoll as jim hawkins and robert newton as long john silver. Disneys treasure island attraction opened in 1974 and housed cool wildlife like parrots, flamingos and lemurs. This is quite a violent film, considering this is disney. Walt disney decided that he could use the money to make some films in. If you like this video, share for everyone to watch more. Before walt disney studios became the juggernaut it is now, it started out as an animation studio making the big leap into liveaction film. He had made a cartoon in kansas city about a little girl in a cartoon world, called alices wonderland, and he decided that he could use it as his pilot film to sell a series of these alice comedies to a distributor. Treasure islandthe first adaptation of the stevenson story to be in colorwas released in america on july 29, 1950.
Treasure island ist ein disneyabenteuerfilm aus dem jahr 1950. It was themed with shipwrecks, secret caves, and buried treasure. Aug 31, 2016 the original trailer from walt disneys treasure island 1950. The film wants to be a pirate movie dressed in star wars garb, but the. Treasure island is a 1950 live action adventure film produced by walt disney productions, adapted from robert louis stevenson s 1883 novel. Strap on your pantaloons and prepare to travel with jim hawkins and blind pew to one of the most famous fictional islands in history, treasure island. Treasure island 1950 my live action disney project. Walt disney arrived in california in the summer of 1923 with a lot of hopes but little else. Nov 07, 2015 there are few films that are as much fun as the 1950 version of treasure island. Treasure island 1950 film 1982 laserdisc opening walt. Muppet treasure island film young jim hawkins is given a treasure map by a mysterious sailor, and he sets sail with his pals, gonzo and rizzo, on a highseas adventure. 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. Walt disneys 1950 adaptation of robert louis stevensons swashbuckling masterpiece has held up extremely well, with action and characterisations that feel freshly minted although its unlikely. The studios first liveaction film was treasure island 1950.
The film is based on the 1883 novel of the same title by robert louis stevenson and stars. Mary poppins 1964, beauty and the beast 1991, up 2009, and toy story 3 2010. Also enterdisney cartoon posters in search field they are all professionally double matted outside matt size. It was disneys first completely liveaction film and the first screen version of treasure island made in color. Jun 16, 2018 treasure planet utilizes deep canvas throughout. Dec 18, 2019 before walt disney studios became the juggernaut it is now, it started out as an animation studio making the big leap into liveaction film. The treasure seeking adventures of young jim hawkins and.
Rome2rio makes travelling from treasure island to walt disney world easy. The film wants to be a pirate movie dressed in star wars garb, but the pants are too short. There are few films that are as much fun as the 1950 version of treasure island. Treasure island is notable for being disneys first completely liveaction film and the first screen. In fact, the company has been making them for almost 70 years, starting with 1950s treasure island. Treasure island film young jim hawkins, possessor of a map to buried treasure, and. Unfortunately, a large number of flints old pirate crew are aboard the ship, including long john silver. We have listed a large collection of walt disney movie posters and disney cartoon posters to see them all go to our ebay store and enter these 3 wordsdisney movie posters in the search field. 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. Captain smollett rounds up a crew that includes long john silver, who secretly plots a mutiny to secure the map and treasure for himself. It was filmed in england on location and at denham film studios, buckinghamshire. He had made a cartoon in kansas city about a little girl in a cartoon world, called alices wonderland, and he decided that he could use it as his pilot film.
Walt disneys first live action feature vividly brings to life robert louis stevensons timeless tale of buccaneers and buried gold. Eighteenth century galleons and pirate ships go sailing through the stars, and it somehow just doesnt look right. Treasure island film young jim hawkins, possessor of a map to buried treasure, and his friends, squire trelawney and dr. Treasure island is notable for being disneys first completely liveaction film and the first screen version of treasure island made in color. Livesey, plan to travel to treasure island to hunt for the treasure. The studio has released four films that have received an academy award for best picture nomination. Treasure planet is the adaptation of the classic swashbuckling childrens tale of treasure island by robert louis stevenson. 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. Authentic locales, rich color photography, and musketroaring action set the stage for the stouthearted heroics of young jim hawkins and the skullduggery of the wily, onelegged pirate long john silver. Treasure island is a 1950 live action adventure film produced by walt disney productions, adapted from the. Treasure island, robert louis stevensons classic, has been handsomely mounted by walt disney. S originally wrote treasure island chapter by chapter for his son, as a bed time story for each night.
With joseph gordonlevitt, emma thompson, martin short, roscoe lee browne. Treasure island, which was the first entirely liveaction feature film produced by the disney studio, was shot on location in england. While disney had made 2 live action films earlier, both of those films had some animation in them. For example, haskin recalled in his memoirs that disney, although interested in robert louis stevensons pirate story as a fulllength cartoon, always planned to cast driscoll as mark twain s tom. 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. Bobby driscoll, robert newton, basil sydney, walter. The only difference is that this movie is set in outer space with alien worlds and other galactic wonders.
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. It was disney s first completely liveaction film and the first screen version of treasure island made in color. Filming took place largely in cornwall, devon, bristol, and iver heath, while all studio work was done at denham film studios in buckinghamshire. Musketroaring actionadventure of a heroic young jim hawkins as he faces the skullduggery of the wily pirate, long john silver. The story of disneys first liveaction feature film. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. In fact walt had originally thought of doing this film as an animated feature, but he quickly realized he did not need any animation. Joining them on the expedition is the squire trelawney fozzie bear, the dashing captain smollett kermit, and the mutinous long john silver. In fact walt had originally thought of doing this film as an animated feature, but he.
Disney changes the ending of the book, yet the film is so entertaining that the. 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. Disney movie poster treasure island 1950 walt disney studios. Enchanted by the idea of locating treasure buried by captain flint, squire trelawney, dr. The tropical island is home to such fauna as crocodiles, mosquitoes, and monkeys, and the. Treasure island was the first disney film, not to feature any animation. Yes, even after adventure movies such as the indiana jones films, disneys treasure island remains a great pirateadventure film. Here is the opening to the 1982 laserdisc home video release of walt disneys first full length live action feature film treasure island. The only difference is that this movie is set in outer space with.
Apr 23, 2003 yes, even after adventure movies such as the indiana jones films, disney s treasure island remains a great pirateadventure film with excellent locations, costumes, sets, and characters. Settings are sumptuous and a british cast headed by american moppet bobby driscoll faithfully. After a few years, treasure island was reopened as discovery island in april 1976, this time with a different concept. Livesey and jim hawkins charter a sailing voyage to a caribbean island. With bobby driscoll, robert newton, basil sydney, walter fitzgerald. Jun 09, 2015 there was an island, near orlando, florida, owned by walt disney. 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.
Treasure island is a film based on robert louis stevensons novel treasure island, and was released on july 19, 1950. Treasure island to walt disney world 3 ways to travel via. In this walt disney production of robert louis stevensons classic novel, bobby. 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. Jul 18, 2019 initially, the island in the middle of bay lake was called treasure island after disneys 1950 film of the same name.
Format cover release dates publisher notes vhs october 15, 1981 walt disney home entertainment laserdisc 1982 walt disney home video vhs january 24, 1992 walt disney home video walt disney studio film collection release laserdisc april 3, 1993 walt disney home video walt disney studio film. A non disney produced sequel to the film, long john silver, was released in 1954, with newton reprising his role of long john silver. Treasure island 1950 filmhome media moviepedia fandom. Animated films produced by walt disney animation studios and pixar are also released by walt disney pictures. Not only was treasure island disney s first completely liveaction film when shooting began in 1949, but it was also the first film for the company made entirely outside of the united states. It contains a host of british character actors who eschew their impeccably clipped received pronunciation for piratical sea speak of the first order. Treasure island was an international hit, and there were several other film projects involving driscoll under discussion, but none materialized. Initially, the island in the middle of bay lake was called treasure island after disneys 1950 film of the same name. 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. A nondisney produced sequel to the film, long john silver, was released in 1954, with newton reprising his role of long john silver.
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