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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.
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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I suspect, like many, Blyton fans I never thought Id see this serial make it onto DVD and when it was announced I was concerned that it would be a half hearted attempt.
My fears are unfounded. The transfer is top notch, the accompanying booklet a great read and the all round presentation a joy.
A must for Blyton and Five fans!
My fears are unfounded. The transfer is top notch, the accompanying booklet a great read and the all round presentation a joy.
A must for Blyton and Five fans!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This Famous Five adventure is very much of its time but none the worse for that. It's particularly enjoyable if viewed in serial mode as intended, for example one episode each day. One can imagine watching them as part of the Saturday morning children's shows in days gone by.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This DVD entertained the whole family eager to watch the next episode. It was bought for my 9 year old who is a famous 5 fan. The only disappointment was when I realised that I had unknowingly ordered a DVD in black and white. However my daughter(and the rest of us) loved it. The next DVD has already been ordered for christmas!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Wizard
I caught this serial being played in it's entirety at my local theatre during our towns "film week" I went with my 8 year old and it's hard to say who enjoyed it most. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Ghost of Russ Columbo
Nostalgia at it's best!
I watched this with my 7 and 8 year-old last night and we all really enjoyed it. They loved the characters coming alive from the book and the suspense, whilst I enjoyed a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by L. Smith
Awesome! Remastered to High Definition from Film elements held in the...
I love the fully illustrated book containing contextualising essays. Great addition to this DVD feature. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Harold
Filmed in Cornwall
Loved it! We have a holiday cottage in Cornwall and this DVD was given to us by a guest who recognised that some of the filming was down our lane and on the beach just below our... Read more
Published 7 months ago by eddietalland
enid blyton dvd
Even though this was black and white and very obviously of a time, my children absolutely loved this. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Helen
Wonderful nostalgia
Bought this to watch with my grandchildren as we enjoy the Famous Five story tapes. Have to confess that grandparents enjoyed it most -- just wonderful nostalgia. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. Pamela Kingsland
Tedious - even as a piece of nostalgia
Attending Saturday Morning Pictures, as I did in the '50s, a collective grown usually went up whenever a Children's Film Foundation logo appeared. Read more
Published 9 months ago by denizli
enid blyton's five on treasure island
good price. thought the relatively poor reproduction would deter my grandchildren from enjoying this story. In fact they loved it. Read more
Published 11 months ago by bri2lamps
"The best Famous Five Ever"
A very well received Mothers Day present (Australia), along with Five Have a Mystery to solve. I have yet to watch it myself, but after cringing through some of the story edits of... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Chris H
Read the description!
It is my fault that I never looked at the product details. If I had I would have seen that unlike the cover picture it was filmed in black and white and is not the one I remember... Read more
Published 14 months ago by PAT A RICHARDSON
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