"The adventures of Tom Sawyer" based on the novel of the same title by Mark Twain. The adventures of Tom Sawyer: Tommy Kelly, May Robson, Walter Brennan ; Lil' treasure hunters: Molly Hall, Caleb Ely, Alex Ruppert ; Devil's hill: Cameron Atkins, Peter Hehir, Mary Haire.
Contents:
The adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938, 91 min.) / produced by David O. Selznick ; screenplay by John V.A. Weaver ; directed by Norman Taurog -- Lil' treasure hunters (2003, 85 min.) / produced & directed by Dan T. Hall ; screenplay by Dan T. Hall, Cindy Parrish -- Devil's hill (1988, 96 min.) / produced by the Australian Children's Television Foundation ; written by David Phillips ; directed by Esben Storm.
Summary:
Follows the adventures of Tom Sawyer and his friend Huckleberry Finn as they explore the banks of the Mississippi River and witness a robbery; Lil' Treasure Hunters: after she learns of her father's plan to move the family away from her beloved river, a young girl gathers her friends and goes on a hunt for a rumored treasure buried near the water; Devil's Hill: when a boy's aunt becomes ill, his cousins come to his farm and they go out on a journey to search for a missing cow.
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