In 1955, Disney aired
the first of two serials: The Mystery of the Applegate Treasure. It was
based on The
Tower Treasure and is generally considered much better than the
sequal, The Mystery of Ghost Farm (a new story). The serials were released
on the Mickey Mouse Show in fifteen minute segments.
.
Applegate
Treasure Synopsis, Cast & Crew
Synopsis: Frank
and Joe Hardy are the sons of Fenton Hardy, a famous private detective.
Finding everyday life at home in Bayport dull, the boys hope their father
will let them work on one of his cases. Disappointed when he tells them
his work is too dangerous for children, they are more determined than ever
to follow in their dad's footsteps, and solve mysteries.
Cast: Tim
Considine (Frank) Tommy
Kirk (Joe)
Sarah
Selby (Aunt Gertrude)
Russ
Conway (Mr. Hardy) [Fenton]
Carole
Ann Campbell (Iola)
Donald
MacDonald (Perry [Robinson])
Florenz
Ames ([Silas] Applegate)
Charles
Cane (Sergeant)
Frances
Morris (Landlady)
Robert
Foulk (Jackley)
Arthur
Shields (Boles)
Bill
Henry (Policeman)
Doubles:
Terry
Wilson for Jackley
Frank
Darro for Joe
Cloy
Cunnington for Frank
"Stand-Ins
and Atmosphere": Miss
Anderson
Bill
Chaney
Mickey
Martin
Crew:
[members in black from a shooting call sheet dated May 15, 1956;members
in white from the television credits]
Director:
Charles Haas
Ass't
Directors: Bob [Robert G.] Shannon, Ted Schilz, Vincent McEveety, Dolph
M. Zimmer, William Beaudine, Jr.
Teleplay:
Jackson Gillis
Producer:
Bill Walsh
Post
Production Producer: Brian McCullough
Ass't
to the Producer: Louis Debney
Directors
of Photography: Gordon Avil, A.S.C.; Walter H. Castle, A.S.C.
Art
Directors: Bruce Bushman, Marvin Aubry Davis
Film
Editors: George Nicholson, Ellsworth Hoagland, A.S.C., Al Teeter, Joseph
S. Dietrick
Set
Director: Fred Maclean
Music:
Buddy Baker and William Lava
Song:
Jackson Gillis and George Bruins
Sound:
Robert O. Cook
Episode
Lists
THE
MYSTERY OF THE APPLEGATE TREASURE An
Introduction - Sep. 21, 1956
The
Stranger - Sep. 28, 1956
A
Real Case - Oct. 5, 1956
The
First Clue - Oct. 12, 1956
The
Fugitive - Oct. 19, 1956
Applegate's
Gold - Oct. 26, 1956
Dig
for Treasure - Nov. 2, 1956
A
Pirate's Chest - Nov. 9, 1956
Boys
in Trouble - Nov. 16, 1956
Female
Detective - Nov. 23, 1956
Iola's
Bravery - Nov. 30, 1956
Footsteps
in the Tower - Dec. 7, 1956
The
Prisoner Speaks - Dec. 14, 1956
Strange
Confession - Dec. 21, 1956
A
Golden Clue - Dec. 28, 1956
The
Final Search - Jan. 4, 1957
The
Tower Secret - Jan. 11, 1957
Never
Say Die - Jan. 18, 1957
Boys
in Danger - Jan. 25, 1957
The
Tower Treasure - Feb. 1, 1957
THE
MYSTERY OF GHOST FARM An
Introduction - Sep. 13, 1957
Beginning
of the Puzzle - Sep. 20, 1957
Detective
Joe - Sep. 27, 1957
Who
Feeds the Cat? - Oct. 4, 1957
Two
Private Eyes - Oct. 11, 1957
The
Man Named Fred - Oct. 18, 1957
Animals
in Danger - Oct. 25, 1957
Catching
a Ghost - Nov. 1, 1957
The
Ghost Speaks - Nov. 8, 1957
Lacey's
Wonderful Will - Nov. 15, 1957
Detectives
in Trouble - Nov. 22, 1957
The
Ghost Confesses - Nov. 29, 1957
Iola
to the Rescue - Dec. 6, 1957
Panic
at the Zoo - Dec. 13, 1957
Uncle
Billy's Secret - Dec. 20, 1957
Series
Collectibles
78
RPM Record [1956] - The Sandpipers, Mike Stewart, Mitch Miller and Orchestra
.
Dec.
1956 (Dell #760; The Hardy Boys - Applegate Treasure story) August
1957 (Dell #830; The Secret of the Old Mill)
Jan.
1958 (Dell #887; The Mystery of Ghost Farm) Jan. 1959 (Dell #964;
The Mystery of the Caves)
.
1957
- Hardy Boys Treasure Game By Parker Brothers - Featuring Disney Serials
Characters
1960
- Updated Art No Longer Features Disney Serials Characters
.
1956
- Plastic Ring Promoting 'Weather Bird Shoes' - secret compartment (gold-coloured
center comes out) with treasure map.
.
Walt
Disney's Mickey Mouse Club Magazine - February 1957 - (Shore Road Mystery)
Walt
Disney's Magazine - August 1957 - (House on the Cliff)
Walt
Disney's Magazine - ? 1957 - Inside, stills from Ghost Farm
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