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Cavalcade of America · Episode 257
Monday, December 15, 1941
In The Great Man Votes, a struggling night watchman named Gregory Vance faces the threat of losing his job while reflecting on the importance of voting and civic duty with his grandchildren. As election day approaches, the stakes rise for him and his community. Opening credits, Sponsor message, Celebrating human liberties, A little man faces challenges, Gregory Vance talks with family, Vance prepares for work, Vance contemplates his vote, DuPont, maker of better things, Vance arrives at the parade, Reflecting on the Bill of Rights Starring Orson Welles in The Great Man Votes, the cavalcade of America sponsored by DuPont, maker of better things for better living through chemistry. Good evening, this is Orson Welles. This week in America we're celebrating the 150th anniversary of our charter of human liberties, the Bill of Rights. And so we've chosen as our story that truly fine archeal picture, The Great Man Votes, the story of a little man, a little man who while destiny smiles became a great man because of his country an…
