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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

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

Content warning

biography aspiring writer feelgood turn of the century improbable friendship mentoring loss of a friend mark twain famous 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

Director

Daniel Petrie

ReleasedNov 22, 1991

Runtime1h 33m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow

Intensitylow

Tonemixed

Feelheavy

Top Cast

Jason Robards

Mark Twain

Talia Shire

Jean Clemens

R.H. Thomson

Albert Paine

Fiona Reid

Mrs. Quick

Chris Wiggins

Captain

Amy Stewart

Dorothy Quick

Anna Ferguson

Arabella

Chapelle Jaffe

Sarah Hardwig

Susan Coyne

Miss Hobby

Brian Paul

Ship's Purser

Corinne Conley

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Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

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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