The Adventures of Mark Twain (Warner Bros.) (1944)

66 . ++ a cinemaster-piece! Chockful of Americana, it is the personal history of a great author who dipped his pen in America’s heart. Fredric March is starrific!”’ ——Walter Winchell, N. Y. Daily Mirror and Syndicate, ‘A picture of great importance, a must on your movie list.”,—Kate Cameron, N. Y. Daily News ‘Splendid and inspired entertainment which will P p pack cinema houses for months to come... . I recommend it to all kids—young and old.’’—Lee Mortimer, N. Y. Daily Mirror. 22 ‘In the finest tradition of dramatic biography... . —Otis Guernsey, N. Y. Herald-Tribune “It’s an All-American picture. .. . Intensely interesting .. will please men and boys. . . . A memorable motion picture.”’ — Rose Pelswick, N. Y. Journal American ‘This is screen biography at its best . . . a picture not to be missed.’’—Eileen Creelman, N. Y. Sun *‘Quite an eyeful and earful.”—John T. McManus, PM “I give a triple-A endorsement to Warner Bros.’ ‘Adventures of Mark Twain’!’’ — Louis Sobol, N. Y. Journal-American and Syndicate LAUDED BY THE TRADE PRESS! . . Should click heavily “Biographical entertainment in the best Warner manner . at b.o.”—Film Daily “Here is a big scale effort and a big time show.”—Motion Picture Daily “Topflight . . pie... Grips all the way . Highly entertaining screen biography . . . As American as apple . A credit all around.”—Variety “Magnificent picture . . . Colorful, moving, exhilirating . Will earn heavy grosses as one of year’s foremost offerings . . . As screen biography superbly drama tized, it has never been excelled and seldom approached.”—Daily Variety “One of those rare motion picture achievements that far surpasses even the warmest expectations . . . Enthusiastic word-of-mouth will be as tremendous factor in boxoffice success as stunning campaign already received from Warner organization.” —Hollywood Reporter “One of the year’s finest films . . . Will be recorded as one of the best biographical films of the industry by a pioneer company in this field . .. Everything about the production is first-rate, and it is a prestige picture of which the entire trade may well be proud.”—E-xhibitor “ce by 24 Has all the entertainment elements—sweep, action, suspense, comedy, romance and _ pathos!”—Bo.xoffice “Will keep building appreciation in patrons’ minds. An unforgettable experience.” —Showmen’s Trade Review 18 ACCLAIMED BY THE PAPERS! ys ae Ra Use these topflight notices for your own 40 x 60, blowing up direct from the pressbook for your lobby or out front. HERALDED BY THE MAGAZINES! “Fredric March handles one of his most ex acting roles with competence and charm. You'll like Mark Twain.’—Liberty Magazine “When River Pilot Twain steers his steamboat through blind fogs and over impossible shoals, something of the glory and the glamor which Twain captured in Life On The Mississippi comes to life on the screen. And... other authentic touches like the episode in which Mark ‘Twain and... bret Platte pit their bull-trogs... <inca hilarious jumping match .. . is several jumps funnier than Mark Twain’s The Celebrated Jump ing Frog of Calaveras County.’—Time “Fredric March’s impersonation of Mark Twain is the finest performance of his brilliant career. For warm delightful entertainment, don’t miss this.”"—Movieland Magazine “A living, glowing picture.” —Modern Screen Magazine ‘ oo » LOS as pleasant an-expertence ds. teaqine a warm, friendly volume by Twain himself .. . March is wonderful.’—Photoplay Magazine