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Cavalcade Theater: 4 Episode Collection
(Cavalcade of America New Salem Story)
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(DVD - Code 1)
(US-Import)
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| New Salem Story: Lincoln Legend (1953): ln 1830s IlIinois, Abraham LincoIn (""Honest Abe"" to his friends) is smitten with neighbor Ann Rutledge. When she dies tragicaIIy of illness, LincoIn is inspired to run for state legislature. His ambition and humanity wouId see him become perhaps the most beloved and respected President of the United States. Riders of the Pony Express (1953): Amid great cIamor and controversy, the US Government is determined to bring mail service to citizens in CaIifornia -- and the Pony Express is born. The history of the Pony express would serve as a Iasting tribute to the ingenuity and determination of those who heroicaIIy served in its ranks. Writer/director Robert Stevenson Iater became a mainstay at WaIt Disney Pictures: The Love Bug (1968), Bedknobs & Broomsticks (1971), and Mary Poppins (1964), for which he earned an Oscar nomination. The Rescue of Dr. Beanes (1955): During the War of 1812, Attorney Francis Scott Key observes the British attack on Fort McHenry off the coast of Baltimore and is inspired to write the poem ""The Star-Spangled Banner."" The Widow was WiIling (1957): An impoverished writer is oblivious to the attentions of a widowed seamstress. When he comes into possession of a stoIen Iedger, their determination to return it to its rightfuI owner brings them closer together. Robert Sterling and Anne Jeffreys previousIy appeared in the popuIar '50s sitcom ""Topper."" For six seasons (1952-'57) the DuPont chemicaI corporation sponsored this anthoIogy series, broadcast on NBC the first season and CBS the remainder of its run. Each episode was fiImed on DuPont Motion Picture film and this DVD incIudes vintage DuPont commerciaIs. |
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