Mark Twain Tonight! (1967)
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".
Director: Paul Bogart
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 78 min
Release Date: March 6, 1967
Cast
- Hal Holbrook - Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
Screenplay
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Paul Bogart
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mark Twain Tonight! about?
- 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".
- Who directed Mark Twain Tonight!?
- Mark Twain Tonight! was directed by Paul Bogart.
- Who stars in Mark Twain Tonight!?
- Mark Twain Tonight! stars Hal Holbrook.
- How long is Mark Twain Tonight!?
- Mark Twain Tonight! has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is Mark Twain Tonight!?
- Mark Twain Tonight! is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was Mark Twain Tonight! produced?
- Mark Twain Tonight! was produced in United States of America.