Still the best version of “Treasure Island” ever made was the one from 1990 with Charlton Heston as Long John, a young Christian Bale as Jim Hawkins, Christopher Lee as Blind Pew, and Oliver Reed as Capt. Billy Bones. The Disney “Treasure Planet” is also good, and the Muppet version is a lot of fun.
My childhood memories of Treasure Island are third-hand at best, but I recently saw the first few episodes of the prequel television series, Black Sails. I recognized Captain Flint’s name from that, and was able to dimly recall the name of Blind Pew.
I must have seen part of the movie as a kid, because I had a series of nightmares where I found a paper with a single black spot on it in the basement. I’d wake up scared! One night, I saw a bunch of papers like that down the floor drain during the dream, and the dreams stopped.
When I was about 6 I got a story record, 10" LP, with Basil Rathbone. On one side he played Robin Hood. On the other side he narrated an abridged version of Treasure Island. I played it to death on the Magnavox console radio/record player in the living room. Dual 12" electromagnetic speakers,
Kiba65 3 months ago
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phritzg Premium Member 3 months ago
So this is like finding a severed horse head in your bed?
Claymore Premium Member 3 months ago
Still the best version of “Treasure Island” ever made was the one from 1990 with Charlton Heston as Long John, a young Christian Bale as Jim Hawkins, Christopher Lee as Blind Pew, and Oliver Reed as Capt. Billy Bones. The Disney “Treasure Planet” is also good, and the Muppet version is a lot of fun.
ladykat 3 months ago
Don’t do it, Rita!
megerkey 3 months ago
You mean to say that she hasn’t already clicked it?
gmu328 3 months ago
well, shiver me timbers, i do believe Rita will click on it!
Jefano Premium Member 3 months ago
My childhood memories of Treasure Island are third-hand at best, but I recently saw the first few episodes of the prequel television series, Black Sails. I recognized Captain Flint’s name from that, and was able to dimly recall the name of Blind Pew.
chromosome Premium Member 3 months ago
I must have seen part of the movie as a kid, because I had a series of nightmares where I found a paper with a single black spot on it in the basement. I’d wake up scared! One night, I saw a bunch of papers like that down the floor drain during the dream, and the dreams stopped.
Digital Frog 3 months ago
corporate raiders
willie_mctell 3 months ago
When I was about 6 I got a story record, 10" LP, with Basil Rathbone. On one side he played Robin Hood. On the other side he narrated an abridged version of Treasure Island. I played it to death on the Magnavox console radio/record player in the living room. Dual 12" electromagnetic speakers,