Mark Twain / 2002

Mark Twain is a documentary film on the life of Mark Twain also known as Samuel Clements produced by Ken Burns in 2001. Burns captures both the public and private persona of Mark Twain from his birth to his death. The film was narrated by Keith David and the voice of Mark Twain was provided by Kevin Conway.

Le avventure di Mark Twain / 19856.01 voti

Mark Twain trascorre gli ultimi giorni della sua vita cercando di raggiungere il suo appuntamento con la Cometa di Halley. Appaiono numerosi sketch tratti da romanzi o racconti dello scrittore, come Le avventure di Tom Sawyer e "Lo straniero misterioso", a tratti inquietanti.

Mark Twain Prize / 1999

Honoring the best in American comedy annually since 1998, the recipients of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor have included the likes of Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Murphy, and Tina Fey.

Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize / 20208.01 voti

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Dave Chappelle, recipient of the 22nd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Mark Twain / 2002

Largely considered to be the greatest American author, Mark Twain is celebrated in this exhaustive documentary by filmmaker Ken Burns.

Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) / 1909

Documentary footage of the author and his two daughters at home.

The Adventures of Mark Twain / 1944

A dramatised life of Samuel Langhorn Clemens, or Mark Twain.

Jon Stewart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize / 2022

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Jon Stewart, recipient of the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize / 2016

Celebrate the work of actor and comedian Bill Murray at the Kennedy Center, as the recipient of the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Mark Twain and Me / 1991

During the final years of his life, the famous writer Samuel "Mark Twain" Clemens is befriended by a young girl named Dorothy Quick.

Kevin Hart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor / 2024

The comedy world gathers to celebrate, and roast, Kevin Hart, as he accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize / 2017

Emmy Award-winning comic and talk show host David Letterman accepts the 2017 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute David Letterman, recipient of the 20th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize / 2009

The award is not intended to be given posthumously, but Carlin's death occurred between the announcement and the ceremony. Those there to honor Carlin included: Joan Rivers, Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Lewis Black, Denis Leary, Margaret Cho, Garry Shandling, and Lily Tomlin.

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".

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize / 2018

Celebrate the work of beloved actress, comedian, and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy Center, a star-studded lineup salutes the achievements of the comedic trailblazer.

Mark Twain: Beneath the Laughter / 1979

Starring Dan O Herlihy as Mark Twain, this PBS special was created by renowned Twain scholars.

Mark Twain Tonight!

Famous Authors: Mark Twain / 1996

Born Samuel Langhorn Clemens, Mark Twain drew on his boyhood along the Mississippi River for many of his characters and plots. Celebrated as a humorist and storyteller, his fame grew with the publication of classic novels such as The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Through period documents, artwork and other archival material, this program traces the life and work of one of America's most treasured literary figures.