The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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Synopsis
Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1939) Official Trailer - Mickey Rooney Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-07
Top Cast
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Mickey Rooney
Huckleberry Finn
Rex Ingram
Jim
Walter Connolly
The 'King'
William Frawley
The 'Duke'
Lynne Carver
Mary Jane
Jo Ann Sayers
Susan
Minor Watson
Capt. Brandy
Elisabeth Risdon
Widow Douglass
Victor Kilian
'Pap' Finn
Clara Blandick
Miss Watson
Erville Alderson
Sheriff at Jail (uncredited)
Arthur Aylesworth
River Queen Pilot (uncredited)
Irving Bacon
Tad (uncredited)
Wade Boteler
First Riverboat Captain (uncredited)
Ed Brady
Man at the Show (uncredited)
Harlan Briggs
Mr. Rucker (uncredited)
Nora Cecil
Mrs. Shackleford (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Man Stealing Watermelon (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Hugo Butler, Mark Twain, Waldo Salt
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Hugo Butler, Mark Twain, Waldo Salt
Franz Waxman
John F. Seitz
Frank E. Hull
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Hugo Butler
Writer
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Producer
Frank E. Hull
Editor
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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What is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn about?
Huckleberry Finn, a rambunctious boy adventurer chafing under the bonds of civilization, escapes his humdrum world and his selfish, plotting father by sailing a raft down the Mississippi River.
Who directed The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The principal cast of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn includes Mickey Rooney, Rex Ingram, Walter Connolly, William Frawley, Lynne Carver.
When was The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn released and how long is it?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn based on a book or true story?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Twain".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).