Five on a Treasure Island (1957) adapted from Enid Blyton's perennially popular first Famous Five novel is a ripping adventure tale for kids and adults alike presented in eight exciting installments. Close to the spirit of the book this Children's Film Foundation serial is full of adventure mystery and lashings of ginger ale. The author herself helped to cast the film which follows the celebrated gang as they investigate strange goings-on at Kirrin Castle. Will the intrepid Five manage to foil dastardly antique shop owner Luke Undown's desperate attempt to steal Kirrin's... treasure from under Uncle Quentin's nose? With enthusiastic and memorable performances from the well cast young actors this is a delightful serial which no Famous Five fan will want to be without. [show more]
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD and will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play. The holidays have finally arrived and Julian, Dick and Ann are looking forward to spending a long hot summer with their feisty tomboy cousin Georgina - or George - as she prefers to be known. But picnics and bike rides are put on hold when George and her new pal Timmy the dog share the secret of a mysterious shipwreck with the others. An exciting discovery is in store for the intrepid Five but they are not alone! Adapted from the first of Enid Blyton's perennially popular Famous Five stories, this ripping adventure tale in eight thrilling instalments is great fun for all the family. Enid Blyton herself was on hand to cast the film which follows the Five as they investigate the secret of the wreck. Chock-full of cliffhangers and mystery, the popular Children's Film Foundation serial remains close to the spirit of the book. With enthusiastic performances from some well-cast young actors, these are delightful films which every fan of the Famous Five will want to treasure.
Enid Blyton's first Famous Five novel adapted into an eight-part Children's Film Foundation serial. George (Rel Grainer), Julian (Richard Palmer), Dick (John Baily), Ann (Gillian Harrison) and their dog Tim (Dada) unearth a plot by antique shop owner Luke Undown (Robert Cawdron) to steal shipwrecked treasure from Kirrin Castle. With their customary zeal, the five set out to foil the dastardly plot and bring those responsible to book.
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