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The Adventures Of Long John Silver

Produced by Treasure Island Pictures

Executive 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.

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