Six episodes, one betrayal, and a kid who trusts the wrong adult. Classic.
Children's film serial in 6 parts. Jane witnesses a bullion robbery but does not realise at first that one of the robbers is an old friend of hers whom she likes and trusts. 1. Highway robbery. 2. Mystery at the forge. 3. Night prowler. 4. Mysterious stranger. 5. All at sea. 6. Catch as catch can.
Acting
Sally Thomsett's earnest Jane anchors every episode.
Direction
Pat Jackson's tight serial pacing keeps stakes alive.
Director
Pat Jackson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Pat Jackson directed Ealing comedies and war films; this rare children's serial shows his gentler side.
Sally Thomsett later starred in 'The Railway Children' (1970)—Jane was her big-screen training ground.
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