The Secret of Treasure Island
“STRANGE AND STIRRING ADVENTURE, THRILLS!”
Synopsis
A variety of people are searching for a long-hidden treasure somewhere on an island. Chapters: 1. The Isle of Fear, 2. The Ghost Talks, 3. The Phantom Duel, 4. Buried Alive, 5. The Girl Who Vanished, 6. Trapped by the Flood, 7. The Cannon Roars, 8. The Circle of Death, 9. The Pirate's Revenge, 10. The Crash, 11. Dynamite, 12. The Bridge of Doom, 13. The Mad Flight, 14. The Jaws of Destruction, 15. Justice
Top Cast
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Don Terry
Larry Kent
Gwen Gaze
Toni Morrell
Walter Miller
Carter 'The Shark' Collins
George Rosener
Capt. Samuel Cuttle
Grant Withers
Roderick Gridley
Hobart Bosworth
Dr. X
Sandra Karina
Nurse Zanya
P.J. Kelly
Prof. Gault
Yakima Canutt
Dreer (Mole-Men Leader)
William Farnum
George Brennan Westmore (Editor)
Joe Caits
Saltwater Jerry [Chs.1,4-7,13-15]
Colin Campbell
Hawkins (the Butler) [Chs. 1-3]
Dave O'Brien
Det. Jameson [Chs. 4-7]
William Royle
Paul Thorndyke [Ch.1]
Warner Richmond
Capt. Tom Stanton, alias Capt. Tom Faxton [Ch.1]
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elmer Clifton
- Screenplay & Story
- George M. Merrick, Elmer Clifton, George Rosener
- Original Score
- Abe Meyer
- Original Title
- The Secret of Treasure Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5h 0m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elmer Clifton
George M. Merrick, Elmer Clifton, George Rosener, L. Ron Hubbard
Abe Meyer
Edward Linden, Herman Schopp
Department Leadership Roster
Elmer Clifton
Director
George M. Merrick
Screenplay
Elmer Clifton
Screenplay
George Rosener
Screenplay
Abe Meyer
Original Music Composer
Edward Linden
Director of Photography
Herman Schopp
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret of Treasure Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret of Treasure Island about?
A variety of people are searching for a long-hidden treasure somewhere on an island. Chapters: 1. The Isle of Fear, 2. The Ghost Talks, 3. The Phantom Duel, 4. Buried Alive, 5. The Girl Who Vanished, 6. Trapped by the Flood, 7. The Cannon Roars, 8. The Circle of Death, 9. The Pirate's Revenge, 10. The Crash, 11. Dynamite, 12. The Bridge of Doom, 13. The Mad Flight, 14. The Jaws of Destruction, 15. Justice
Who directed The Secret of Treasure Island?
The Secret of Treasure Island was directed by Elmer Clifton.
Who stars in The Secret of Treasure Island?
The principal cast of The Secret of Treasure Island includes Don Terry, Gwen Gaze, Walter Miller, George Rosener, Grant Withers.
When was The Secret of Treasure Island released and how long is it?
The Secret of Treasure Island was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 5h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret of Treasure Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret of Treasure Island was composed by Abe Meyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Secret of Treasure Island?
The Secret of Treasure Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).