Steve Gillis — The Adventures of Mark Twain Character Profile

About Steve Gillis

Sam's close friend and companion during his western prospecting days. He persuades Sam to enter a frog jumping contest against Bret Harte and secretly cheats by feeding lead buckshot to the opponent's frog. Sam later admits to betting their money on the champion.

Character Facts

Played by

Alan Hale

Appears in

The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944)

Role

Supporting

Relationships (1)

• Steve Gillis — Conflict Opponent — Bret Harte (John Carradine)

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