 Remember a hallmark card when you carry enough to send the very best. Cards bring you an unusual true story. On the hallmark hall is our distinguished host, Mr. Lionel Barrymore. To the hallmark hall of fame, where we tell you true stories about real people. Tonight, the story of Samuel Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain. The warm, flooding, spindle of tales, lived life for the same boundless, good humor and impulsive humanity that made him America's first and greatest humorist. The process that turns a boy into a man is familiar to all of us. The one that turns a man into a great writer is something less familiar. And we are especially pleased and proud to welcome in the world of Sam Clemens Mr. McDonald Carrick. And here's Frank Goss. 365 days a year, hearts are lightened by hallmark cards. Happy days are made happier, lonely days become no longer lonely. And every day is a brighter day when the mail brings a hallmark card. For hallmark cards are more than just a message of cheer or sympathy or love. They are the right message, thoughtfully expressed in the right design, the right words. And that hallmark on the back shows that you cared enough to send the very best. Lionel Barrymore appears by arrangement with Metro Golden Mayor, producers of the new color picture Nights of the Round Table in CinemaScope, starring Robert Taylor, Ava Gardner and Mel Ferrer. And now Mr. Barrymore brings you tonight's true story of Mark Twain, starring Mr. McDonald Carrick on the hallmark hall of fame. There was much to shape the man and in the case of Samuel Clemens, no one can doubt that his hometown contributed a great deal to the final product. Hannibal, Missouri, is a few miles above Pike County and a hundred miles from St. Louis. If you've never found it on a map, I'm sure you've found it in your heart. For there, among the rolling hills beside the great Broad River, the man who rode a Tom Sawyer and a Huckleberry Finn was a boy. There are reasons too. In some flowers? What flowers? He says he's opposite. He'd scare me alive if I wouldn't air him. If you touch him, you'd get the measles. Mr. Sam? I'm going to become an explorer on that river that needs exploring. All I have to do is go down to New Orleans and get a ship to South America. How much money you got, Sam? Thirty dollars. Boy, it takes thousands of dollars to be an explorer. Do if you did get there. The Mississippi and the steamboat. Nificent Mississippi. Evening, Cully. What's our depth? Something up your sleeve, sir. Find somebody to love. Am I meant to do, Cully? You've known me a long time. You worked on the paper in Virginia City a while. Was there a speculator for a while, too? Had a nice office and a chair and... I'm going to see that it's published. I'm going to see that it's published and you'll be paid for it. I think the whole world will read it, Mr. Clemens. Can I make a suggestion? Sure. Why don't you stop being all these other things? I'd like to do just that because people always wonder what'll become of me. But the point is, I don't know what I am. And whatever it is, I'm sure it hasn't been too satisfactory up to date. You're a good writer, Mr. Clemens. You're a fine writer. And my guess is that you've been one for a long, long while. I'd like to have you take a job writing on my paper. Traveling for us. Well, now I'd like a job traveling and writing. When do I start? As soon as you can get Sacramento? Oh, Mr. Clemens. What's that name you use on the story? Mark Twain? Yes. Yes, that's the one. You keep that for yourself. Well, you as Mark Twain. In just a moment, we return to the second act of the Hallmark Hall of Fame. This weekend, a friend I hadn't seen since school days was in town. And I was amazed to find that after all these years, we felt and acted as though we'd never been separated. I decided that's because our friends are always a part of us. They're in the back of our minds and in the corner of our hearts every day. That's why it's such a good idea to send Hallmark cards to friends frequently to let them know they're loved and thought of. Not only on their birthdays, but on all the special days in their lives that can be made brighter because you remember. It's so easy to remember, too. All you need is a Hallmark date book. It's a little pocket-sized booklet of calendars with space each day for your memos. In it, you'll note all your friends' birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions you don't want to overlook. And remember, your Hallmark date book is a gift, given to you from the fine store where you buy Hallmark cards. Pick up yours tomorrow. Enjoy closer, deeper friendships this year through your Hallmark date book and Hallmark cards. And now, Lionel Barrymore brings you the second act of our true story of Samuel Clemens, starring Mr. McDonnell Kerry. He undertook it with his customary impulsiveness. His golden and colorful memory was filled with a rich store of scenes and people he'd met in his travels across America. And ultimately, it broadened as those travels took him to all parts of the world. He knew he'd found one love in his life. He kept searching for the other. And then one night, a board of ship to New York. They're going to be seated at the same table for the rest of the voyage. I'd like to know exactly what they call you. Sometimes they call me Sam Clemens. Other times they call me Mark Twain. And then other times they call me some names I'd rather not mention in polite society like this. Well, I'm Charles Langdon from New York. And I'll call you Sam. These mutual happiness, it'll be a success. Your work's on deck tonight. I don't want to miss it. All right, Sam. I'll join you. Over. And if you ever find yourself in New York, Mr. Mountains, Mr. Langdon, will there be something about you, Mr. Clemens? Well, we traveled to Europe together, and he invited me to visit him here when I came back. I say. How do you do? This is Mr. Clemens, dear. Mr. Clemens, this is my daughter, Olivia. I know. How do you do? How do you do, Mr. Clemens? It's come to visit Charlie, dear. Isn't that nice. If we say anything to you about having a house guest, should say something to me? Come in, Mr. Clemens. I'll fix you some tea. Presumably to visit Charlie. He has seen Charlie exactly once the rest of the time he has spent with you. But, Papa, if he hadn't had the accident and fallen out of the carriage Sunday when he was getting ready to leave, why, he wouldn't be here now. We couldn't let him go with a bumped head, could we? Olivia, I'll ask you bluntly. I want to know if that young man has made any advances to you. And will you explain... He wants to marry me, Papa. And I want to marry him. Oh, there you are, Livy. That's the man I was hoping to see. Livy has just delivered some very frightening news to me. She says you have asked her to marry you. Yes, sir. Then why, sir, did you not ask me? We were coming to you, sir. We want to be married, Papa, but we want to have your consent. That's what I meant, sir. I see. Mr. Clemens, I know nothing of you except that you prefer your eggs scrambled, like my daughter well-dressed and loved my home. They're publishing his first book. It's called Innocence Abroad, and it's all about when he was in Europe with Charles. All very well. But I still know nothing about him. And in view of this crisis, I'm going to ask both of you to suspend your romantic industries until I can find out something. Naturally, you will leave this house as soon as possible. Papa. Livy, I am not being rude. Just practical. I cannot honestly consider any alignment without first assuring myself that Mr. Clemens has something to offer in the way of character. And since there is no one in this part of the country who seems to know him, I suggest we take other steps. Letters of reference, perhaps? Do you think that could be arranged? I think so, Mr. Langdon. Then fair enough. I'll leave right away and I'll give you some names and addresses before I go. Good. And as soon as I hear any news, I'll send for you. Do we all understand each other? Yes, sir. Yes, Papa. Somebody to refer to it? Six weeks. But when Papa sent for you, he made me promise to let him see you first. Being for you in the library. They got here finally. This one from a clergyman in San Francisco. Also this one. And this one from a bank. Ends with yours, I presume? Yes, sir. I gave you their names. Well, the results are not very promising, Mr. Clemens. All of these men have been very frank about finding... Most of them are quite enthusiastic about your faults. And two of them predict you'll fill a drunkhead's grave. Haven't you a friend in the world? Apparently not, sir. What about that, lady? I mean, when I was on the river. If I'd been thinking about after that. In Nevada and San Francisco and all. Oh, I'm Sam Clemens and I love you. If I've wandered, and Lord knows other people have wandered, whatever it become of me, the day I finally saw you was the day I could answer them all. I've just been getting ready for you, Lily. And whatever I do from now on, whatever I write or think or become, I do it for you. It's a beautiful thing you could ever say to me. Oh, don't you know yet what you'd do to people, Sammy? You make me so happy they have to cry. Don't ever stop, Sam. You've become the classic in our literature. Where Samuel Clemens didn't stop. In the road of life as he lived it. With zest and humor and inspiration. And long after the name of Samuel Clemens was forgotten, will we remember Huck Finn, Tom Sawyer, and the engine Joe who I should say so. Well, now here is Frank Goss. You know, this is certainly the season of snipples and coals and flu. And remember the last time you were home with the cold? Your mail was the bright spot in the day. So why don't you stop tomorrow and pick up some Hallmark Get Well cards. You'll see in the wide range of Hallmark cards, you'll find the right card for each sick thread. Comic cards for those who love a chuckle. Bright, warm cards so cheery, they bring sunshine into a January room. And tender cards for your older friends or relatives. Hallmark hasn't forgotten your little friends either. There are Hallmark toy cards that are a game, a gift, and a toy all in one. Youngsters amuse themselves by assembling these punch-out paper toys. There's a gay donkey pulling a cart that can really hold things. And a cheer-up choo-choo train with no catcher and caboose. Yet these Hallmark toy cards that bring so much fun cost just 25 cents. You ought to be sure to include them in your selection. And remember, every Hallmark Get Well card you send carries an extra message of warmth and cheer. For the Hallmark and Crown on the back say, you cared enough to send the very best. And now here again is Lionel Barrymore. Thank you, thank you, Frank. Thank you. Hearing you talk about making the children happy reminds me of a fellow who said, children have more need of models than of critics. There's a lot to that, you know. And say, McDonald Carry, come back here and take a well-deserved curtain call. That was a splendid performance. Thanks, Mr. Barrymore. You know, I enjoyed playing Mark Twain. He's always been a favorite of mine. And I think I'll appreciate him even more after playing the part. Matter of fact, I'm a regular listener of the Hallmark Hall of Fame and that's one of the things I like about your plays. Beside being entertaining, they're about real people and they usually leave you with some food with thought. Well, well, no, I'm glad to hear you say that because that's what we try to do here on the Hallmark Hall of Fame. And I think you'll like next week's play. It's about Lord Robert Barden Poll. And our star will be Herbert Marshall. I'll be listening, Mr. Barrymore. And good night and thanks. Good night. Good night, McDonald Carry. Come back soon. See you all next week, ladies and gentlemen. Until then, this is Lionel Barrymore saying, Good night. There are sold only in stores that have been carefully selected to give you expert and friendly service. Remember a Hallmark card when you carry them to send the very best. McDonald Carry will soon be seen in Alexander Quarters Technicolor production, Malaga. Our producer director is William Frug. Our script tonight was written by E. Jack Newman. Featured in our cast were Barbara Eiler, Sammy Og, Richard Beals, Polly Bear, Roy Glenn, Jack Edwards and Her Butterfield. You're invited to the Hallmark Hall of Fame on television next Sunday when Hallmark presents a special two-hour television premiere starring Maury Sevens in Shakespeare's Immortal King Richard II. Here's your newspaper for time and channel. This is Frank Goss saying, Good night to you until next week at the same time. When we'll present Mr. Herbert Marshall starring in a true story about Lord Robert Baden Poe, founder of the Boy Scouts. On the following week, a true story about Madame Curie and on February 7th, the story of Lee DeForest on the Hallmark Hall of Fame. This is the CBS Red Unit. This is KMBC, County City, Missouri.