The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn(1939)
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Synopsis
Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) is a adventure, drama and family film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on February 10, 1939 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Mickey Rooney, Rex Ingram, Walter Connolly and William Frawley. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Hugo Butler, Mark Twain, Waldo Salt
- Producers:
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Cinematographer:
- John F. Seitz
- Composer:
- Franz Waxman
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) Trailer
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mickey Rooney
as Huckleberry Finn
Rex Ingram
as Jim
Walter Connolly
as The 'King'
William Frawley
as The 'Duke'
Lynne Carver
as Mary Jane
Jo Ann Sayers
as Susan
Minor Watson
as Capt. Brandy
Elisabeth Risdon
as Widow Douglass
Victor Kilian
as 'Pap' Finn
Clara Blandick
as Miss Watson
Erville Alderson
as Sheriff at Jail (uncredited)
Arthur Aylesworth
as River Queen Pilot (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Hugo Butler, Mark Twain and Waldo Salt, produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 21 ratings.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn online?
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
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The main cast of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) includes Mickey Rooney, Rex Ingram, Walter Connolly, William Frawley and Lynne Carver. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn released?
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was released on February 10, 1939 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn worth watching?
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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