The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg

TV Movie
1980
Not Rated
37m

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The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg (1980)

A mysterious stranger descends on the small town of Hadleyburg to teach its deceitful residents a lesson. Inspired by writer Mark Twain's short story.A mysterious stranger descends on the small town of Hadleyburg to teach its deceitful residents a lesson. Inspired by writer Mark Twain's short story.A mysterious stranger descends on the small town of Hadleyburg to teach its deceitful residents a lesson. Inspired by writer Mark Twain's short story.

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6.9/10

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Trivia
The original short story first appeared as a serialization in Harper's Monthly in December 1899, and was subsequently published as part of an anthology of Mark Twain short stories entitled "The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories and Sketches" mid-year 1900.

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6/10

A man takes revenge on a city that high-hatted him by showing their liability to corruption.

I found the other comments far too negative. The film is--like Mr. Twain--humorous and makes a good point to those who think they are above corruption. It also makes the point that it is wise to do people a kindness whenever possible for you never know when you will need kindness yourself. The film was obviously not made on a big budget and at times drags a bit--not a great film but a good one and well worth seeing. Robert Preston is fun to watch and Fred Gwynne, for those who only know him from CAR 54 WHERE ARE YOU and THE Munsters, is surprisingly gentle as the minister who was put out of his church and who must judge who gets the gold.