The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960 film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn |
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| Directed by | Michael Curtiz |
| Produced by | Samuel Goldwyn Jr. |
| Written by | Novel: Mark Twain |
| Screenplay by | James Lee |
| Starring | Eddie Hodges Archie Moore Tony Randall Neville Brand |
| Music by | Jerome Moross |
| Cinematography | Ted D. McCord |
| Editing by | Fredric Steinkamp |
| Studio | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Formosa Productions, Inc. |
| Distributed by | Loew's Inc. |
| Release date(s) | August 3, 1960 (U.S.) |
| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1,357,000 |
| Money made | $2,750,000 |
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a 1960 American drama film. It was directed by Michael Curtiz. This movie is based on the famous 1884 book by Mark Twain called The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
This film was the third sound movie made from the story. It was also the second one made by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was the first time Huckleberry Finn was filmed using special movie technologies like CinemaScope and Technicolor. The movie stars Eddie Hodges as Huck. Former boxer Archie Moore plays Jim, a man seeking freedom.
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About the Movie
This movie tells the story of a young boy's journey. It is set in the American South before the American Civil War. The film shows the adventures Huck has on the Mississippi River.
The Story of Huck and Jim
The main character, Huck, runs away from his father. His father is not a good parent. Huck finds himself on the Mississippi River. He meets Jim, a man who is escaping slavery.
Huck and Jim travel down the river together. They hope to reach a place where Jim can be free. Along their journey, they have many exciting and sometimes dangerous adventures. They meet different people and face challenges. Their journey is about friendship and freedom.
Filming Locations
Some parts of the movie were filmed on the Sacramento River. This river was used to look like the mighty Mississippi River.
Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors and the characters they played:
- Eddie Hodges as Huckleberry Finn
- Archie Moore as Jim
- Tony Randall as The King of France
- Patty McCormack as Joanna Wilkes
- Neville Brand as Pap Finn (Huck's father)
- Mickey Shaughnessy as The Duke
- Buster Keaton as Lion Tamer
Fun Facts
Box Office Success
The movie earned a good amount of money. It made about $1,950,000 in the U.S. and Canada. It also made $800,000 in other countries.
Comic Book Version
The movie was so popular that it was even made into a comic book! Dell released a comic book version in July 1960. It was part of their Four Color series.
