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  • Hal Holbrook: Mark Twain Tonight! (1967)
  • TV Special | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy
Hal Holbrook: Mark Twain Tonight! (1967)
TV Special | 78 min | Documentary, Comedy

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 ...See moreRecreating 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". Written by David Bassler See less
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Mar 6, 1967 (United States)

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