Storyline

Young Jim Hawkins (Jackie Cooper) works at the Admiral Benbow Inn with his mother. Soon after Billy Bones (Lionel Barrymore), a stranger, arrives and starts ranting about treasure, he dies. Jim finds a map in his possessions leading to a pirate's treasure stash. Squire Trelawney (Nigel Bruce) is convinced to raise money for an expedition. Pirate Long John Silver (Wallace Beery) infiltrates the voyage as ship's cook, bringing his crew with him and preparing to mutiny and steal the treasure.

Plot Keywords

young boy, pirate, mother, squire, beggar, long john silver, thrilling, lighthearted, ship, england, inn, hidden treasure, pirates, expedition, adventure, growing up, 18th century

Short Review

The film is, until the maudlin final scene comes, a lively record of swashbuckling adventure, broad in its sweep, exciting in its photography and, curiously, distinguished by a more stirring sense of British patriotism than most of our own films.

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Streaming Service

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