Bret Harte — The Adventures of Mark Twain Character Profile

About Bret Harte

A writer who competes against Sam in a jumping frog contest in Nevada. His champion frog is secretly sabotaged by Steve, allowing Sam's frog to win easily. Sam then writes about the contest under a pen name and submits it for publication.

Character Facts

Played by

John Carradine

Appears in

The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (2)

• Bret Harte — Conflict Opponent — Steve Gillis (Alan Hale)
• Bret Harte — Conflict Rival — Charles Langdon (William Henry)

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