National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Muppet Treasure Island was released by Walt Disney Pictures in February 1996, directed by Brian Henson and marking the Muppets' fourth theatrical feature. Adapted from Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel, the film balanced broad comedy with genuine adventure, earning strong box office returns and cementing the franchise's place in the Disney era following Jim Henson's passing. It remains a beloved entry in the Muppet canon and a cultural touchstone for audiences who grew up in the 1990s.

This cell captures Captain Smollett in what appears to be an interior ship cabin or tavern setting, the tricorn hat and period nautical costume clearly visible against a backdrop of era-appropriate props. The adjacent duplicate frame offers collectors a paired look at the same moment, preserving the character's commanding screen presence in a scene central to the film's seafaring story.