Holbrook, Hal

Overview

Works:	482 works in 977 publications in 9 languages and 42,872 library holdings
Genres:	Historical drama
Roles:	Actor, Narrator, Performer, Host, Other, Editor, Speaker
Classifications:	pn1997, 791.4372

Publication Timeline

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Publications about Hal Holbrook

Publications by Hal Holbrook

Most widely held works about Hal Holbrook

Harold : the boy who became Mark Twain by Hal Holbrook ( Book )
NOW with Bill Moyers. March 19, 2004 ( Visual )
Hal Holbrook in Mark Twain tonight ( Book )
Hal Holbrook in "Mark Twain tonight ( Book )
A conversation with Hal Holbrook by Hal Holbrook ( Visual )

Twain's amazing twin : young actor's uncanny impersonation is a one-man stage hit by Tom Prideaux ( Book )
Bertram Ross papers, 1910-2006 (Bulk dates 1980-1996) by Bertram Ross ( )
The dramatic soloist by Janet Louise McCall ( Book )
Trail of hope the story of the Mormon Trail ( Book )
Mark Twain: the Buckeye influence on his career by John Vacha ( Book )
Tom Lovell papers, circa 1845-1997 by Tom Lovell ( )
Papers 1960-1996 (ongoing) by Diana Davies ( )
An analysis of Hal Bolbrook's development and performance of the role of Mark Twain by Norman L Jackson ( Book )
Hal Holbrook ( Visual )

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Most widely held works by Hal Holbrook

Into the wild ( Visual )
9 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in 3 languages and held by 1,785 libraries worldwide
Freshly graduated from college with a promising future ahead, Christopher McCandless walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people, a fearless risk-taker who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature. Based on a true story.

Lewis & Clark the journey of the Corps of Discovery ( Visual )
22 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 1,689 libraries worldwide
Tells the story of the most important expedition in American history, led by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Includes the stories of the young army men, French-Canadian boatmen, Clark's African-American slave, and the Shoshone woman named Sacagawea who went with them.

All the President's men ( Visual )
12 editions published between 1976 and 2006 in English and held by 1,532 libraries worldwide
True story of the Watergate break-in that led to the political scandal of the decade.

Mark Twain ( Visual )
5 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 1,387 libraries worldwide
Recounts Mark Twain's life told primarily through his own words. Includes interviews with Hal Holbrook, Arthur Miller, William Styron and many others.

Lewis & Clark the journey of the Corps of Discovery ( Visual )
1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 1,384 libraries worldwide
Tells the story of the most important expedition in American history, led by Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark. Includes the stories of the young army men, French-Canadian boatmen, Clark's African-American slave, and the Shoshone woman named Sacagawea who went with them.

Men of honor ( Visual )
11 editions published between 2000 and 2007 in English and held by 1,337 libraries worldwide
The courageous story of an African-American sailor who dared to dream of becoming a U.S. Navy Master Diver. Despite a ruthless training officer and a tragic shipboard accident, Carl's iron will is never broken. Against all odds, he pushes on to achieve the impossible.

The Majestic ( Visual )
2 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 1,072 libraries worldwide
Peter Appleton, a 1950s Hollywood screenwriter who is about to see his first screenplay made into a film, is mistakenly called before the House Un-American Activities Committee. As a result, the studio pulls the plans for the film. Peter then finds himself in a small California town after a car accident takes his memory. There, the townspeople believe he is local hero Luke Trimble. Peter settles into his life at the Majestic theater, as Luke Trimble, until his memory begins to resurface and govenrment men track him down.

All the president's men ( Visual )
5 editions published between 1997 and 2010 in English and held by 1,070 libraries worldwide
The true story of how Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovered the White House involvement in the Watergate break in.

Midway ( Visual )
10 editions published between 1976 and 2001 in English and held by 980 libraries worldwide
"This is the way it was--the story of the battle that was the turning point of the war in the Pacific, told wherever possible with actual film shot during combat. It exemplifies the combination of planning, courage, error and pure chance by which great events are often decided." - title screens. In June of 1942, quite possibly the most important naval encounter of WWII took place in the middle of the Pacific, at Midway Island. While fictional, the film uses a great deal of documentary footage of the actual battle, featuring hundreds of ships of all sizes, from patrol boats to battleships and multiple carriers with hundreds of aircraft. US forces get wind of an imminent Japanese action and tries to sort fact from fiction, while the Japanese plan and execute their own attack plans. An epic on a grand scale that incorporates a huge cast, the film emphasizes the sheer scale of battles fought in the Pacific theater, which even when victorious, cost hundreds of lives.

Founding fathers ( Visual )
6 editions published in 2000 in English and held by 873 libraries worldwide
They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar bills and pocket change.

The bachelor ( Visual )
13 editions published between 1999 and 2005 in English and held by 812 libraries worldwide
Faced with the choice of getting married within the next 24 hours or losing a $100 million inheritance, unrepentant bachelor Jimmie Shannon is suddenly desperate to get to the altar.

Founding brothers ( Visual )
8 editions published in 2002 in English and held by 784 libraries worldwide
Volume 1 begins with a look at two of the many crises faced by George Washington during his term as America's first president. At a time when any conflict had the potential to dissolve the fragile union, Washington surrounded himself with brilliant men who were bound by their undying devotion to America, but who were often bitterly divided about how best to serve their common cause. Volume 2 explores the ideological conflict that existed between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton and highlights Washington's farewell address. Volume 3 portrays the bitterly contested presidential election of 1796 and the difficult administration of John Adams. Volume 4 concludes with the poignant tale of the reconciliation between Adams and Jefferson, and the story of the famous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.

Wall Street ( Visual )
14 editions published between 1987 and 2010 in English and held by 701 libraries worldwide
Tired of the view from his one-bedroom apartment, Bud Fox dreams of the luxury and power at the pinnacle of Wall Street investment banking. Charming his way into the tutelage of Gordon Gekko, the best of the best, Fox is soon rubbing shoulders with friends in the highest places. But in a world that values high-risk greed over low-yield ethics, Fox will soon find himself in a most precarious position.

Mark Twain tonight by Mark Twain ( Recording )
16 editions published between 1959 and 2006 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 700 libraries worldwide
A one-man show using the words of Twain.

Magnum force ( Visual )
22 editions published between 1973 and 2010 in 4 languages and held by 634 libraries worldwide
A mysterious wave of assassinations is sweeping the San Francisco underworld. Detective "Dirty Harry" Callahan (Eastwood) discovers why: sharpshooting rookie policemen have turned vigilante.

Mark Twain tonight! : an actor's portrait : selections from Mark Twain by Hal Holbrook ( Book )
4 editions published between 1959 and 1961 in English and held by 634 libraries worldwide

Julia ( Visual )
4 editions published between 1985 and 2005 in English and French and held by 616 libraries worldwide
Born to great wealth, the fiercely independent Julia devotes her life to political causes, fighting fascism in the 1930's. While traveling in Europe, playwright Lillian Hellman, a friend of Julia's, is swept into a dangerous world, smuggling money across hostile borders.

In the path of a killer volcano ( Visual )
6 editions published between 1992 and 2006 in English and held by 592 libraries worldwide
Program waits with a group of geologists as they monitor the signs from Mount Pinatubo and examines the methods volcanologists use to make their predictions. Then, stick around with the scientists who remain behind when the Philippines' Mount Pinatubo erupts and see astonishing footage of the world's largest volcanic eruption in 80 years.

That evening sun ( Visual )
4 editions published in 2010 in English and held by 588 libraries worldwide
Fleeing the retirement home where his son abandoned him, Abner Meecham sets out to reclaim his beloved Tennessee farmstead, only to find it's been leased to an old enemy, the volatile Lonzo Choat. After Abner intervenes to protect Choat's daughter from her drunken father's abuse, events spiral toward a startling, violent climax.

Rusty the great rescue ( Visual )
8 editions published between 1997 and 2006 in English and Dutch and held by 504 libraries worldwide
Rusty the beagle is not about to let anyone mess with his recently orphaned 'humans.' So when some greedy cousins try to get their paws on the kids' trust fund, Rusty gets help to show the trouble-makers they're barking up the wrong tree.

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