Mark Twain - A Film By Ken Burns Format:DVD

Mark Twain - A Film By Ken Burns Format:DVDConsidered the funniest man of his time, Mark Twain was a critic of human nature who used his humor to attack hypocrisy, greed, and racism. As America's best loved author, he created some of its most memorable characters and quoted sayings. Director Ken Burns digs beneath the legend to discover the true Twain and reveals his extraordinary life, filled with adventure and literary pursuit, incredible success and defeat, comedy, and tragedy.

But when John's brother dies at sea

was charged with leading the investigation and turned to science to advance his inquiry

Their working relationship quickly develops into a passionate love affair but

With no one else to care for the feisty little girl

The finale is a pip: The private car becomes a sealed death trap hurtling down a grade toward an oncoming express

The 1926 Sigmund Romberg/Oscar Hammerstein 11 musical adventure has a special place in Warner Bros

real stunts

as Hannah's birthday rapidly approaches

of Earth herself

Deak falls for Irene (Rochelle Hudson

The party is over

Zach must decide whether to cut ties with Mercedes to protect her