The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1955)
This made-for-TV production originally aired on the "Climax!" show and opened up its second season. Huck and his buddy Tom Sawyer become blood brothers right before Huck takes off down the Mississippi River to try and get away from his abusive father. Along his journey Huck comes across a wide range of characters including The Duke.
Director: Herbert B. Swope Jr.
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Robert Hyatt as Tom Sawyer |
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Denise Alexander as Mary Jane Wilks |
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John Carradine as The Duke |
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Thomas Mitchell as 'Pap' Finn |
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Walter Catlett as The Dauphin / The King |
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Sol Gorss as Injun Joe |
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Elizabeth Patterson as Aunt Polly |
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Katherine Warren as Widow Douglas |
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Minor Watson as Judge Thatcher |
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Charles Taylor as Huckleberry Finn |
| Directing | Herbert B. Swope Jr. | Director |
| Production | Martin Manulis | Producer |
| Writing | Mark Twain | Story |
| Art | Robert Tyler Lee | Art Direction |
| Art | Albert Heschong | Art Direction |
| Crew | A.J. Cunningham | Technical Supervisor |
| Art | Anthony Mondell | Set Decoration |