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What if Mark Twain spent his final years mentoring a 12-year-old girl? Pure magic.
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Mark Twain and Me (1991)

unlikely friendshipliterary comfort foodwinter of life warmth

Overview

DramaTV Movie

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

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biographyaspiring writerfeelgoodturn of the centuryimprobable friendshipmentoringloss of a friendmark twainfamous author

Standout Aspects

Acting

Jason Robards embodies Twain's twinkle and tragedy

Writing

Dialogue sparkles with authentic Clemens wit

Best for:Solo: Quiet Sunday afternoon with tissues and tea·Family: Grandparents introducing Twain to grandkids
Heads up:Emotional: Death of beloved historical figure, grief throughout
Daniel Petrie

Director

Daniel Petrie

ReleasedNov 22, 1991
Runtime1h 33m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Walt Disney Television

Top Cast

Jason Robards

Jason Robards

Mark Twain

Talia Shire

Talia Shire

Jean Clemens

R.H. Thomson

R.H. Thomson

Albert Paine

Fiona Reid

Fiona Reid

Mrs. Quick

Chris Wiggins

Chris Wiggins

Captain

Amy Stewart

Amy Stewart

Dorothy Quick

Anna Ferguson

Anna Ferguson

Arabella

Chapelle Jaffe

Chapelle Jaffe

Sarah Hardwig

Susan Coyne

Susan Coyne

Miss Hobby

Brian Paul

Brian Paul

Ship's Purser

Corinne Conley

Corinne Conley

Saleswoman

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Trivia

The real Dorothy Quick published her memoir 'Enchantment' about this friendship in 1961. She outlived Twain by 67 years.

Insight

Twain actually did wear that famous white suit year-round after 1906, claiming he wanted to be ready for any occasion—including his own funeral.

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