Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) (1909)

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The only known moving-image footage of the author, filmed at his home, Stormfield, in Redding, Connecticut. The silent short shows Twain walking about his estate, relaxing indoors with his daughters Clara and Jean. No known voice recording survives. Part of this footage has been associated with Edison’s The Prince and the Pauper (1909). Although Thomas Edison has sometimes been mistakenly named as director, he was never credited as director on any films; the actual director of this short is unknown.

Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 4 min
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Production: Edison Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en

Keywords

silent film, samuel clemens

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) about?
The only known moving-image footage of the author, filmed at his home, Stormfield, in Redding, Connecticut. The silent short shows Twain walking about his estate, relaxing indoors with his daughters Clara and Jean. No known voice recording survives. Part of this footage has been associated with Edison’s The Prince and the Pauper (1909). Although Thomas Edison has sometimes been mistakenly named as director, he was never credited as director on any films; the actual director of this short is unknown.
Who stars in Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)?
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) stars Mark Twain, Olivia Langdon, Clara Langhorne Clemens.
How long is Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)?
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) has a runtime of 4m (4 minutes).
What genre is Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)?
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) is a Documentary film.
Where was Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) produced?
Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) was produced in United States of America.