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Adventure

Treasure Island

Year
1920
Length
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Young Jim Hawkins acquires a treasure map and sails with a crew whose most charismatic member has plans of his own.

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Historical context and source evidence.

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A torn sea chart rises into the broad sail of a wooden ship on a dark green sea.

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What survives

Maurice Tourneur’s 1920 adaptation cast Shirley Mason as Jim Hawkins and Lon Chaney in two pirate roles. AFI lists the film as presumed lost; surviving stills and contemporary records preserve evidence of the production, rather than a complete viewing experience.

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Start with the AFI catalogue’s production history and synopsis. They distinguish this adaptation from the other Treasure Island films. No complete viewing copy has been verified here, so the surviving documentation cannot establish the film’s pacing or the effect of a performance in motion.

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A quick, non-exhaustive note Presumed lost. AFI’s synopsis describes killing, armed conflict and a young person in danger. The surviving documentation does not support a complete content advisory.
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Historical duration listing — viewing copy unverified An earlier Wikidata listing gave 76 minutes without identifying a viewing copy. AFI records six reels and considers the film presumed lost. Neither supplies a verified duration for a surviving presentation; 76 minutes is therefore not used for viewing-time filters. Source: Wikidata — Treasure Island Runtime reference · Checked 2026-09-24

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Where to go next

This film is presumed lost. Explore other film records →

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