Huck is Tom's friend and companion in several major adventures. He tells Tom about a supposed wart cure that takes them to the cemetery, where they witness Injun Joe's murder, and promises to keep the sighting secret. He runs away with Tom and Joe Harper, and later finds Tom and Becky in the cavern and leads them to safety with the treasure.
Huck is the central character, a boy struggling to adjust to life with the Widow Douglas and Miss Watson after coming into money. His father kidnaps him, but Huck escapes and flees downriver with Tom and Jim. He befriends Mary Jane, uncovers the con men’s plot against her, and helps expose them.
James "Jimmy" Mason is an orphan taken in by Emma Clark and Henry Clark. After working for Matt Kelly, he refuses to identify his employer during a police raid and is sent to reform school. He escapes to obtain medical help for Shorty, ultimately helping expose the corrupt system.
Teenage protagonist with a strong passion for mysteries and detective stories. His fixation causes repeated job losses. After his neighbor is murdered, he is permitted to assist the investigating officer, only to discover the officer harbors sinister motives.
Junior Durkin has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Signature works include Man Hunt, Huckleberry Finn, Tom Sawyer. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
