Mark Twain Tonight

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Summary: An evening with Mark Twain
Review: This DVD welcomes us into Mark Twain's parlor for an evening of stories and anecdotes that the viewer is not likely to soon forget. Hal Holbrook researched this role by looking up old newspaper accounts, letters and film of Twain to get his characterization of Twain as accurate as possible. The illusion is complete. We don't credit Holbrook because he's not there- but Mark Twain is and we are thankful. Holbrook so masterfully weaves Twain's tales together that we don't want him to stop and we want to return to his parlor as often as possible. This DVD is a tribute to two national treasures- Mark Twain and Hal Holbrook. A must for any lover of literature or the stage.

Rating:
Summary: An evening with Mark Twain
Review: This DVD welcomes us into Mark Twain's parlor for an evening of stories and anecdotes that the viewer is not likely to soon forget. Hal Holbrook researched this role by looking up old newspaper accounts, letters and film of Twain to get his characterization of Twain as accurate as possible. The illusion is complete. We don't credit Holbrook because he's not there- but Mark Twain is and we are thankful. Holbrook so masterfully weaves Twain's tales together that we don't want him to stop and we want to return to his parlor as often as possible. This DVD is a tribute to two national treasures- Mark Twain and Hal Holbrook. A must for any lover of literature or the stage.

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Summary: American litewrature must-have!
Review: This pivotal one-man show was produced on Broadway om 1967 and has been unavailable for ages. Holbrook's finest work (sad to see how much B-grade TV and movie work he's done since) he makes Twain come alive, presenting excerpts from some of the great man's best work. Get two copies of this, because you'll wear one out watching and rewatching it.

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Summary: Bring Mark Twain to life. Buy this video.
Review: What a great gift for anyone to receive. First, you receive a piece of history. Second, you receive entertainment. This tape never grows old. Fantanstic when Hal Holbrook portrayed Mark Twain over 30 years ago and fantastic today. Good material never grows old.