The Double-Barrelled Detective Story
Synopsis
Interesting and sometimes funny adaptation of a Mark Twain short story. Hatfield is a carpetbagger who marries the daughter of a prominent plantation owner in order to humiliate him. He mistreats his wife, but she stoically refuses to complain to her father.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 31, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adolfas Mekas
- Screenplay & Story
- Adolfas Mekas
- Original Score
- Meyer Kupferman
- Original Title
- The Double-Barrelled Detective Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Saloon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adolfas Mekas
Adolfas Mekas, Mark Twain
Meyer Kupferman
Adolfas Mekas
David C. Stone
Department Leadership Roster
Adolfas Mekas
Screenplay
Adolfas Mekas
Director
David C. Stone
Producer
Adolfas Mekas
Editor
Barbara Stone
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Double-Barrelled Detective Story
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What is The Double-Barrelled Detective Story about?
Interesting and sometimes funny adaptation of a Mark Twain short story. Hatfield is a carpetbagger who marries the daughter of a prominent plantation owner in order to humiliate him. He mistreats his wife, but she stoically refuses to complain to her father.
Who directed The Double-Barrelled Detective Story?
The Double-Barrelled Detective Story was directed by Adolfas Mekas.
Who stars in The Double-Barrelled Detective Story?
The principal cast of The Double-Barrelled Detective Story includes Jeff Siggins, Greta Thyssen, Hurd Hatfield, Jerome Raphael, Paul Benedict.
When was The Double-Barrelled Detective Story released and how long is it?
The Double-Barrelled Detective Story was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Double-Barrelled Detective Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Double-Barrelled Detective Story was composed by Meyer Kupferman.