Huckleberry Finn
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Synopsis
A year after their former exploits, Tom Sawyer's puppy love of Becky Thatcher keeps him home while Huck Finn, chafing under "civilizing" influences like school and shoes, plans to run away. His scapegrace, abusive father intervenes; Tom and black Jim help him escape; and (departing from the novel) all three raft down the Mississippi, where they're joined by two likable rogues and meet pretty orphans Ella and Mary Jane. The latter may change Huck's mind about girls...
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Jackie Coogan
Tom Sawyer
Junior Durkin
Huckleberry Finn
Mitzi Green
Becky Thatcher
Jackie Searl
Sid Sawyer
Eugene Pallette
Duke of Bilgewater
Clarence Muse
Jim
Clara Blandick
Aunt Polly
Jane Darwell
Widow Douglas
Oscar Apfel
The King
Warner Richmond
Pap Finn
Charlotte Henry
Mary Jane
Lillian Harmer
Miss Watson
Guy Oliver
Judge Thatcher
Edith Fellows
Schoolgirl (uncredited)
Betty Jane Graham
Little Girl (uncredited)
Dannie Mac Grant
(uncredited)
Edward LeSaint
Doc Robinson (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Sr.
Second teacher (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1931
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Screenplay & Story
- Grover Jones, William Slavens McNutt, Mark Twain
- Original Title
- Huckleberry Finn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Taurog
Grover Jones, William Slavens McNutt, Mark Twain
David Abel
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Taurog
Director
Grover Jones
Writer
William Slavens McNutt
Writer
David Abel
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Huckleberry Finn
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What is Huckleberry Finn about?
A year after their former exploits, Tom Sawyer's puppy love of Becky Thatcher keeps him home while Huck Finn, chafing under "civilizing" influences like school and shoes, plans to run away. His scapegrace, abusive father intervenes; Tom and black Jim help him escape; and (departing from the novel) all three raft down the Mississippi, where they're joined by two likable rogues and meet pretty orphans Ella and Mary Jane. The latter may change Huck's mind about girls...
Who directed Huckleberry Finn?
Huckleberry Finn was directed by Norman Taurog.
Who stars in Huckleberry Finn?
The principal cast of Huckleberry Finn includes Jackie Coogan, Junior Durkin, Mitzi Green, Jackie Searl, Eugene Pallette.
When was Huckleberry Finn released and how long is it?
Huckleberry Finn was released in 1931 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Is Huckleberry Finn based on a book or true story?
Huckleberry Finn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Huckleberry Finn?
Huckleberry Finn holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).