robert newton return once again to his famous role from treasure island and that of long john silver . once more he chew the scenery with gusto and be just grand fun to watch in this particular role any time you can catch him . this time long john set out to save young jim hawkins ( play by kit taylor who sadly doesn not possess the memorable screen presence that his predecessor bobby driscoll put into the role ) from a cutthroat pirate name el toro mendoza ( lloyd berrell ) but also add into the mix be a slightly more memorable crew of pirate follow after long john lead and long john frequently comedic interaction with his main squeeze purity pinker ( connie gilchrist ) and who have her eye firmly set on marriage and settle down the old sea captain . thing become truly adventurous when the band of pirate set out for a return to treasure island and meet up with some most unexpected surprise and obstacle along the way . in many way and this unofficial sequel to the classic walt disney film and have a more gritty and real down to earth feel about it although it really add little new to the mix . still any boy who ever dream of pirate and search for lose treasure should find much to enjoy here . great fun overall and newton be just a pure delight to watch in this entertaining and surprisingly well write and execute boy fantasy bring to life .