Treasure Island
Synopsis
Young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of the buried treasure of the buccaneer Captain Flint, in this adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Top Cast
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Shirley Mason
Jim Hawkins
Josie Melville
Mrs. Hawkins
Al W. Filson
Bill Bones
Wilton Taylor
Black Dog
Lon Chaney
Blind Pew / Merry
Charles Ogle
Long John Silver
Joseph Singleton
Israel Hands
Bull Montana
Morgan
Harry Holden
Capt. Smollett
Sydney Deane
Squire Trelawney
Charles Hill Mailes
Dr. Livesey
Thomas William Sheffield
Man going over Plank (uncredited)
Eli Stanton
Pirate (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 2, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Tourneur
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Louis Stevenson, Jules Furthman
- Original Title
- Treasure Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Maurice Tourneur Productions, Paramount-Artcraft Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Tourneur
Robert Louis Stevenson, Jules Furthman
René Guissart
Maurice Tourneur
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Tourneur
Director
Jules Furthman
Writer
René Guissart
Director of Photography
Maurice Tourneur
Producer
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Treasure Island
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Treasure Island about?
Young Jim Hawkins is caught up with the pirate Long John Silver in search of the buried treasure of the buccaneer Captain Flint, in this adaptation of the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Who directed Treasure Island?
Treasure Island was directed by Maurice Tourneur.
Who stars in Treasure Island?
The principal cast of Treasure Island includes Shirley Mason, Josie Melville, Al W. Filson, Wilton Taylor, Lon Chaney.
When was Treasure Island released and how long is it?
Treasure Island was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Is Treasure Island based on a book or true story?
Treasure Island is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Louis Stevenson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Treasure Island?
Treasure Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).