Mark Twain Tonight! (TV)

1967 · Movie · 88 min. · United States

Mark Twain Tonight! (TV)

Recreating the one-man show he starred in on Broadway, Hal Holbrook portrays Mark Twain as a 70-year old humorist who skewers politicians, newspapermen and so-called patriots in this 90 minute monologue. Holbrook adapted Twain's own words for a commentary on slavery, religion and politics, mixing the satire with comic yarns about life on the Mississippi and a very effective ghost story. The show's highlight are the lengthy passages from "Huckleberry Finn".

Direction Paul Bogart

Cast Hal Holbrook

Screenplay Hal Holbrook

Cinematography Imero Fiorentino

Original title Mark Twain Tonight! (TV)

Not rated (FilmAffinity)

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