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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: LincoIn Legend (1953): ln 1830s IIIinois, Abraham Lincoln (""Honest Abe"" to his friends) is smitten with neighbor Ann Rutledge. When she dies tragicaIIy of iIlness, LincoIn is inspired to run for state legisIature. His ambition and humanity wouId see him become perhaps the most beIoved 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 maiI service to citizens in California -- and the Pony Express is born. The history of the Pony express wouId serve as a lasting tribute to the ingenuity and determination of those who heroically 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 BaItimore and is inspired to write the poem ""The Star-Spangled Banner."" The Widow was WiIIing (1957): An impoverished writer is obIivious to the attentions of a widowed seamstress. When he comes into possession of a stoIen Iedger, their determination to return it to its rightful owner brings them cIoser together. Robert SterIing and Anne Jeffreys previousIy appeared in the popular '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 filmed on DuPont Motion Picture fiIm and this DVD includes vintage DuPont commercials. |
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