CTVA Australia - The Adventures of Long John Silver (1955) starring
Robert Newton, Connie Gilchrist
CTVA The Classic TV Archive - Australian Family Adventure
Series
The Adventures of
Long John Silver
(1955)
Episode Guide
compiled by
The Classic TV Archive
with contributions by:
Robert B. Huggins
references:
Library of Congress (telnet://locis.loc.gov)
Internet Movie Database (http://us.imdb.com)
UCLA Film and Television Archive
Platinum Disc Corporation DVD,
Catalog # 16029 (eps 1-6) and 16039 (eps 7-13)
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Produced by Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
(Orbit Films Television Presentation - 1990's video re-release)
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Produced by Joseph Kaufman
based on characters in the novel
'Treasure Island'
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Directed by Lee Sholem (all eps)(to be verified)
Australian Swashbuckling Adventures series
1955 26 episodes x 30 min colour
Starring:
Robert Newton as Long John Silver
with Connie Gilchrist as Purity Pinker (owner of John's favorite watering hole)
Kit Taylor as young Jim Hawkins
Billy Kay as Ironhand
Grant Taylor as Patch
Eric Reiman as Trip Fenner
John Brunskill as Old Stingley
Harry Hambleton as Big Eric
*
John Sherwood as Governor Strong
Jean Whitte as Elizabeth Strong
Hans Stern as Rev. Monaster
Other Credits:
Camera, Ross Wood
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo
Production Design William Constable
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Robert Newton had previously played the character Long John Silver in the
1950 film
'Treasure Island'
(Walt Disney) and the
1953 film
'Long John Silver'
(TI Pictures, Australia)
1.01 [--] The Adventures of Long John Silver: THE NECKLACE
(c) 1955 Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Produced Executive, Mark Evans
Written by Martin Rackin.
Directed by NOT KNOWN (possibly Lee Sholem)
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins),
John Sherwood (Governor Strong)
Guest Cast:
Walter Brown,
Synopsis:
"When Long John is falsely accused of murder, Miss Purity volunteers to save him
if he sets their wedding date"--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
1.02 [--] The Adventures of Long John Silver: PIECES OF EIGHT
(Orbit Films video re-release)(Liberty)
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Producer Executive, Mark Evans
Screenplay by Martin Rackin
Directed by Lee Sholem
Production Design William Constable
Camera: Carl Kayser
Assitant Director: Maurie Power
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Grant Taylor (Patch)
Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley), Harry Hambleton (Big
Eric)
Guest Cast:
Albert Garcia ....... Salamander
Douglas King ......... Native
Synopsis:
Long John Silver and his crew go in search of Spanish Gold, on
the West Coast of Panama. But their escape route is through
the treacherous jungle.
(Good episode)
1.03 [--] The Adventures of Long John Silver: THE ORPHANS' CHRISTMAS
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans,
Produced by Joseph Kaufman
Written by Martin Rackin.
Film Editor, Rex Lipton.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Grant Taylor (Patch)
Guest Cast:
George Simpson-Little (recurring)
Synopsis:
"Miss Purity plans a Christmas celebration for orphans, while Long John Silver
trys to change the severity of the woman who takes care of them"--
Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
1.04 [--] The Adventures of Long John Silver: EXECUTION DOCK
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Produced by Joseph Kaufman
Written by Martin Rackin, Kay Keavney.
photography, Carl Kayser.
Film Editor, William Capland;
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor Young Jim Kawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand)
Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley),
Harry Hambleton (Big Eric)
Guest Cast:
John Sherwood ....... Governor Strong (recurring)
Hans Stern,
Alex Archdale,
George Simpson-Little.
Synopsis:
"Silver is accused of a crime and is executed--but it's all a dream"
--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
1.05 [--] The Adventures of Long John Silver: THE EVICTION
(Orbit Films video re-release)(Liberty)
(c) 1955 Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Produced by (possibly Jospeh Kaufman)
Screenplay by Martin Rackin
Directed by Lee Sholem
Production Design, William Constable
Film Editor, Alex Ezard
Camera, Ross Wood
Assistant Director, James Donohoe
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand),
Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley)
Harry Hambleton (Big Eric)
Guest Cast:
Kevin Brennan ............. Lord Ellington
John Sherwood ............. Governor Strong (recurring)
Muriel Steinbeck .......... Lady Strong
Jean Whitte ............... Elizabeth Strong (recurring)
Henry Gilbert ............. Don Alfonso Alcala
Synopsis:
Evicted from her tavern, Miss Purity finds shelter on Long John's ship
where she domesticates the crew. In face of this 'woman's treachery,'
Long John discredits her defamer and returns her to her home.
1.06 [--] The Adventures of Long John Silver: THE PINK PEARL
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Produced by NOT KNOWN (possibly Joseph Kaufman)
Screenplay by Martin Rackin
Directed by NOT KNOWN
Production Design William Constable
Camera Ross Wood
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo
Sound Hans Wetzel, Alan Allen
Assitant Director Maurie Power
Sound Film Editor Rx Lipton M.P.S.E.
[music, Sydney John Kay ???]
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver),
with:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (YOung Jim Hawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand),
Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley)
Harry Hambleton (Big Eric)
Guest Cast:
John Bonney ............ Richard Thorpe
Jeannette Craig ........ Pelu
Charles Tasman ......... Chieftain
Henry Gilbert ........... Spannish Captain
2.01 [07] The Adventures of Long John Silver: TALE OF A TOOTH
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, (possibly Mark Evans)
Produced by Joseph Kaufman
writers, Martin Rackin, Kay Keavney.
Directed by NOT KNOWN (possibly Lee Sholem)
photography, Carl Kayser.
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo;
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins),
Grant Taylor (Patch) , Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner),
John Brunskill (Old Stingley), Harry Hambleton (Big Eric)
Gues Cast:
Lou Vernon
Synopsis:
"Silver has a horrible toothache!"--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles
2.02 [08] The Adventures of Long John Silver: SHIP O’ THE DEAD
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, NOT KNOWN (possibly Mark Evans)
Produced by NOT KNOWN (possibly Joseph Kaufman)
written by Martin Rackin, Kay Keavney.
Directed by Lee Sholem
Film Editor, William Capland
photography, Ross Wood.
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand),
Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley),
Harry Hambleton (Big Eric),
Guest Cast:
John Sherwood ........... Governor Strong (recurring)
Don McNivon,
Ken Warren.
Synopsis:
Young Jim Hawkins spends some much time daydreaming that nobody
believes him when he comes home with a tale about a ship loaded
with dead men. Jim is determined to prove the truth of his story
and in the dead of night, slips aboard the ship to investigate.
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
(03Nov59 Tyne-Tees UK, Tue 6:15 pm)
2.03 [09] The Adventures of Long John Silver: SWORD OF VENGEANCE
(Orbit Films video re-release)
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Produced by Joseph Kaufman
Screenplay by Martin Rackin
Directed by NOT CREDITED
Production Design by William Constable
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor Young Jim Kawkins), Grant Taylor (Patch),
Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley), Harry Hambleton (Big
Eric)
Guest Cast:
Owen Weingott ............. Sean O'Flaherty
Jocelyn Herfield .......... Abbie
Aileen Britton ............ Conseulla
Tex Clark ................. Fernando de Vegars
*
Other Credits
Camera .................... Ross Wood
Film Editor .................... Mauel del Campo
Sound ..................... Hans Wetzel, Alan Allen
Assitant Director ......... James Donohoe
Sound Film Editor .............. Rex Lipton, MPSE
****** NO SYNOPSIS ********
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
2.04 [10] The Adventures of Long John Silver: TURNABOUT
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Produced by NOT KNOWN (possibly Joseph Kaufman)
Written by Martin Rackin.
Directed byLee Sholem ;
Film Editor, Alex Ezard.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
with:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins),
Guest Cast:
David Nettheim
Henry Gilbert.
Synopsis:
"France and England are at war--and to the humor of Long John Silver and his
pirate crew, the foppish French Navy takes over their ship"--Archivist's notes.
[UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
2.05 [11] The Adventures of Long John Silver: MISS PURITY'S BIRTHDAY
(Orbit Films video re-release)(Liberty)
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Screenplay by Martin Rackin and Kay Keavney
Directed by Lee Sholem
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand),
Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), Johhn Brunskill (Old Stingley)
Harry Hambleton (Big Eric),
Guest Cast:
John Sherwood .......... Governor Strong (recurring)
Jean Whitte ............. Elizabeth Strong (recurring)
Hans Stern .............. Rev. Monaster
Miss Purity is upset that no one has remembered her birthday
except the priest.
2.06 [12] The Adventures of Long John Silver: DEAD RECKONING
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Written by Martin Rackin.
Directed byLee Sholem
photography, Ross Wood.
Film Editor, Alex Ezard;
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand)
Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley),
Harry Hambleton (Big Eric)
Guest Cast:
John Sherwood ........ Governor Strong (recurring)
James Mills,
Mary McKeay,
John Hardie,
Moray Powell.
Synopsis:
"Long John Silver and Miss Purity think it's time for young Jim to attend
a fine private school on another island, where he gets entangled with a
spoiled brat and a cruel headmaster"--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
2.07 [13] The Adventures of Long John Silver: DEVIL'S STEW
(Orbit Films video re-release)(Liberty)
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Written by Martin Rackin.
Directed byLee Sholem
photography, Carl Kayser.
Film Editor, Rex Upton;
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner),
John Brunskill (Old Stingley), Harry Hambleton (Big Eric)
Guest Cast:
George Simpson-Little (recurring),
Vladislaus Leonaitis, Walter Sullivan.
Synopsis:
"After a big gambling loss, Long John Silver is persuaded to take up the
legitimate business of transporting cattle. But soon he realizes that he is
being duped"--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
[14] The Adventures of Long John Silver: WHERE MEN ARE MEN
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Produced by NOT KNOWN (possibly Joseph Kaufman)
writers, Martin Rackin, Kay Keavney.
Directed by Lee Sholem
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity)
Guest Cast:
Maurice Millard, Lola Brooks, Henry Gilbert.
Synopsis:
"Purity's dressmaker is in love with a woman who scorns him for more 'manly'
men.
While Long John advises 'There be as many women as fish in the sea. Love be a
trick of dame nature--and she be a woman. Thank your stars you be rid of her
boarding hook,' Purity schemes to bring them together, and the dressmaker proves
he really is a man"--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
[15] The Adventures of Long John Silver: THE MASTER'S TOUCH
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Produced by Joseph Kaufman
writers, Martin Rackin, Kay Keavney.
Directed byLee Sholem
Photography, Ross Wood;
music, Sydney John Kay.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand),
Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley),
Harry Hambleton (Big ric),
Guest Cast:
Gordon Chater.
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles).
[16] The Adventures of Long John Silver: THE SIEGE
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Written by Marcia McEwan.
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo.
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Grant Taylor (Patch),
Guest Cast:
John Sherwood ........ Governor Strong (recurring)
Alex Archdale,
Synopsis:
"The crooked Porto Bello Governor Strong goes on vacation and is replaced by a
more crooked governor. Long John exposes him with flourish and gets his just
reward for his efforts"--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles.
[17] The Adventures of Long John Silver: THE FLAG FLIES BLACK
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Written by Martin Rackin
Directed byLee Sholem
photography, Ross Wood.
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo;
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Grant Taylor (Patch)
Guest Cast:
John Alden,
******* NO SYNOPSIS ********
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
[18] The Adventures of Long John Silver: THE FISHWIFE
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Produced byMark Evans
writers, Martin Rackin, Kay Keavney.
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo.
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand),
Guest Cast:
Hans Stern ............... Rev. Monaster
Minnie Love .............. Mollie
Fenella McGuire .......... Anne
Ray Barrett .............. Paul
Synopsis 1:
"Molly the fishwife, once a member of a distinguished family, is now the town
beggar. To protect her secret from a visiting niece, the tavern crowd plays at
being high society and presents Molly as a lady"--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
Synopsis 2:
Soft-hearted Purity Pinker cannot resist helping a village
fishwife when she wants to impress her visiting relatives.
Everybody co-operates, but nobody is prepared for the real
change this makes in Mollie.
(12July57 Associated-Rediffusion, London UK. Thursday 7:00 pm)
[19] The Adventures of Long John Silver: DRAGON SLAYER
(Orbit Films video re-release)(Liberty)
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Produced by - NO "On-Screen" CREDIT
Screenplay by Martin Rackin and Kay Keavney
Directed by - NO "On-Screen" CREDIT
Camera Carl Kayser
Film Editor Richard G. Bayly
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand),
Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), Johhn Brunskill (Old Stingley)
Harry Hambleton (Big Eric)
Guest Cast:
Ron Whealan ............ Redbeard
John Bernard ........... Squeezebox
Synopsis:
Captain Redbeard manipulates an argument between Long John and Miss
Purity to his own advantage
[20] The Adventures of Long John Silver: TEMPLE OF EVIL
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Produced by Joseph Kaufman
Written by Martin Rackin.
Directed by Lee Sholem
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Grant Taylor (Patch)
Guest Cast:
John Alden,
Synopsis:
"Long John, Jim Hawkins, and crew embark to the island of Amoyan to bring a
young navy officer to his native woman love and to steal the native's treasure
for themselves. The Fire God gets angry and traps them in the 'Temple of Evil'"
--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
[21] The Adventures of Long John Silver: TO PURITY, A DAUGHTER
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
writers, Martin Rackin, Kay Keavney.
Directed by Lee Sholem
Film Editor, Manuel del Campo.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins),
Guest Cast:
Diana Davidson, Ken Wayne.
Synopsis:
"While awaiting her sister and niece, Purity is notified that their ship has
been sunk by Carolla, the she-devil pirate. In the midst of her mourning and
Long John's swearing of 'revenge for Purity's kin,' niece Dimity shows up. Introduction to series by Jim Hawkins'"--Archivist's
notes. [UCLA]
Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles
[22] The Adventures of Long John Silver: TIES OF BLOOD
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Written by Kay Keavney.
Film Film Editor, Manuel del Campo.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity),
Guest Cast:
Jocelyn Hernfield, Leonard Thiele,
Alan Trevor.
Synopsis:
"Purity befriends a young woman who is trying to support her sick brother"
--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
[23] The Adventures of Long John Silver: VOODOO
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
cast
John Sherwood ........... Governor Strong
Jean Whitte ............. Elizabeth Strong
Vladislaus Leonaitisas .. Albino
Neva Carr-Glyn .......... Mamoo
Synopsis:
When Jim and Elizabeth fall dangerously ill, everybody attributes it to the
mysterious voodo powder, except Long John Silver, who sets out to find the real
cause of their sickness.
(26July57 Associated-Rediffusion, London UK, Thursday 7pm)
[24] The Adventures of Long John Silver: STRANGE CARGO
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Produced Executive, Mark Evans
Written by Kay Keavney.
Directed by NOT KNOWN (possibly Lee Sholem)
Film Editor, Richard G. Bayly.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Grant Taylor (Patch),
Guest Cast:
Fenella McGuire, Lyle Ohara.
Synopsis:
"When fighting the French, Long John and the crew find a group of young English
women held captive by the enemy and chaperoned by a spinster, Miss Piper. The
crew ignores the French treasure and becomes totally smitten with the women.
Long John is horrified--'Arrrrr, females!'"--Archivist's notes. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
[25] The Adventures of Long John Silver: INFERNAL TRIANGLE
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Written by Martin Rackin, Kay Keavney.
Directed by NOT KNOWN (possibly Lee Sholem)
Film Editor, Alex Ezard
photography, Carl Kayser.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Billy Kay (Ironhand), Grant Taylor (Patch),
Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley),
Harry Hambleton (Big Eric)
Guest Cast:
Beryl Meekin, Colin McAlister, Dennis Geany, Michael Hervey, Hans Stern.
****** NO SYNOPSIS ********
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
[26] The Adventures of Long John Silver: THE CRISIS
(c) 1955. Treasure Island Pictures, Inc. Australia
Production Executive, Mark Evans
Directed by Lee Sholem
Written by Martin Rackin.
Film Editor, William Capland
photography, Ross Wood.
*
Starring: Robert Newton (Long John Silver)
With:
Connie Gilchrist (Purity), Kit Taylor (Young Jim Hawkins), Billy Kay (Ironhand),
Grant Taylor (Patch), Eric Reiman (Trip Fenner), John Brunskill (Old Stingley),
Harry Hambleton (Big Eric), John Sherwood (Governor Strong)
Guest Cast;
Lou Vernon, Guy Dolman, William Nelson, Syd Chambers.
Synopsis:
Silver's island haven is struck by the plague and a Quaker doctor tries to save
Jim Hawkins. [UCLA]
(Syndicated program; broadcast on KTLA, Los Angeles)
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