Five Have a Mystery to Solve (film)

Five Have a Mystery to Solve is a 1964 British adventure film based on the book of the same name from Enid Blyton's Famous Five series. It is the second film adaptation of the series, following Five on a Treasure Island (1957).

The film follows Julian, Dick, George, Anne, and their dog Timmy as they become entangled in a plot involving a missing scientist, secret formulas, and a suspicious group of individuals operating from a remote house. While on their summer holidays, the Five encounter a reclusive professor and discover that he has been kidnapped for his scientific knowledge. They set out to unravel the mystery and rescue the professor, facing danger and using their combined wits and courage to overcome the villains.

Directed by Ernest Morris, the film stars reltively unknown child actors as the Famous Five. As with other adaptations of Blyton's works, Five Have a Mystery to Solve is generally considered a children's film, emphasizing themes of adventure, teamwork, and problem-solving. It remains a popular entry point to the series for many.