The Hardy Boys

1956 - 1957

The Mystery Of The Applegate Treasure : An Introduction

21st September 1956

Episode 1

Frank and Joe Hardy introduce their new mystery.

The Stranger

28th September 1956

Episode 2

Iola's purse is stolen, and Frank and Joe track the suspected thief onto Silas Applegate's property. They spot Silas' plumber and hired hand before Silas comes out and orders them off the property.

A Real Case

5th October 1956

Episode 3

Rumor of hidden treasure belonging to old Mr. Applegate spurs a summer-long investigation by the Hardy Boys

The First Clue

12th October 1956

Episode 4

Joe finds Perry hiding in some bushes. Perry gives Joe a gold doubloon and asks him to hold it, then turns himself in.

The Fugitive

19th October 1956

Episode 5

The boys find a stash of stolen items from the community in Perry's living quarters. Though he is innocent of the thefts, Perry runs away to avoid capture by the police, when Joe stumbles upon his hiding place and learns the truth.

Applegate's Gold

26th October 1956

Episode 6

Rumor of hidden treasure belonging to Old man Applegate, spurs a summer long investigation by the Hardy Boys

Dig For Treasure

2nd November 1956

Episode 7

The Boys go looking for treasure, and end up inside Applegate's house.

A Pirates Chest

9th November 1956

Episode 8

Applegate relates to Frank and Joe how he got the gold and how it was stolen.

Boys In Trouble

16th November 1956

Episode 9

Someone digs up Applegate's garden to get Frank and Joe in trouble.

Female Detective

23rd November 1956

Episode 10

While Frank and Joe wait for their father to get home, Iola goes to the Applegate house to retrieve the pick and shovel.

Iola's Bravery

30th November 1956

Episode 11

Hiding from Applegate in the tower, Iola finds Jackley unconscious and tied up. Her screams brings Frank, Joe, and Fenton running.

Footsteps In the Tower

7th December 1956

Episode 12

Fenton discovers Boles, the former gardener, hiding in the tower. The Hardys capture him.

The Prisoner Speaks

14th December 1956

Episode 13

Frank, Joe, and Fenton search Boles apartment while the prisoner taunts them.

Strange Confession

21st December 1956

Episode 14

Joe traps Boles into a partial confession.

A Golden Clue

28th December 1956

Episode 15

The Boys find a clue they think will solve the mystery of the Applegate treasure.

The Final Search

4th January 1957

Episode 16

The authorities look for the treasure in the tower.

The Tower Secret

11th January 1957

Episode 17

The Hardy bunch and police tear apart Applegate's tower structure looking for the stolen treasure.

Never Say Die

18th January 1957

Episode 18

Frank and Joe spend a day following Boles after he is released from jail - and get another idea of where the treasure is hidden.

Boy's In Danger

25th January 1957

Episode 19

Frank and Joe decide to follow Boles after he is released from jail.

The Tower-Treasure

1st February 1957

Episode 20

The Boys follow Boles back to his apartment but what they see from there leads them to deduce the location of the hidden treasure and bring the case to a conclusion.

Top Cast

Tim Considine•Tommy Kirk•Russ Conway

Director

R.G. Springsteen

Kids Mystery

The sons of the great detective Fenton Hardy, Frank and Joe are eager to impress their father with their mystery solving skills.

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Full Cast

Tim Considine

Frank Hardy

Tommy Kirk

Joe Hardy

Russ Conway

Fenton Hardy

Sarah Selby

Aunt Gertrude Hardy

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Carole Ann Campbell

Iola Morton

Andy Clyde

Lacey

John Baer

Eric

Hugh Sanders

Mr. Binks

Full Crew

R.G. Springsteen

Director

Edward Stratemeyer

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Jackson Gillis

Teleplay

Bill Walsh

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