Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter(1979)
Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter Synopsis
Starring Dan O Herlihy as Mark Twain, this PBS special was created by renowned Twain scholars.
Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter (1979) is a film directed by Larry Yust, released on December 10, 1979 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Dan O'Herlihy, Kay Howell, Peter Henry Schroeder and Richard Moll. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Yust
- Producers:
- Martha Jeffers, Larry Yust
- Status:
- Released
Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dan O'Herlihy
as Mark Twain
- Kay Howell
Kay Howell
as Jean Clemens
Peter Henry Schroeder
as Sherburn
Richard Moll
as Stranger
Gavan O'Herlihy
as Young Clemens
Sam Edwards
as Bixby
- Maurice Kowalewski
Maurice Kowalewski
as Pap
- Les Podewell
Les Podewell
as Tom Nash
- Steve Stark
Steve Stark
as Huckleberry Finn
Key crew
Directed by Larry Yust, produced by Martha Jeffers and Larry Yust.
Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter?
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The main cast of Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter (1979) includes Dan O'Herlihy, Kay Howell, Peter Henry Schroeder, Richard Moll and Gavan O'Herlihy. The film was directed by Larry Yust. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter released?
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Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter was released on December 10, 1979 and runs for 58m.
Is Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter worth watching?
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Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter (1979) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.