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The Cavalcade of America presented by DuPont. We welcome you to the first program in the fall and winter series of The Cavalcade of America presented by DuPont, dramatizing historical episodes of American life. This evening we present the story of that colorful character, daddy of the American circus P.T. Barnum. Bridgeport, Connecticut, long the headquarters of Barnum and Bailey's Circus, knew him also as the giver of a great park and in various other ways as a philanthropi…

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The episode of Cavalcade of America titled 'Showmanship - The Story Of Phineas T Barnum' introduces listeners to the remarkable life of P.T. Barnum, a man whose name has become synonymous with entertainment and spectacle. Set in the mid-19th century, the narrative begins in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where Barnum, at the age of 25, decides to leave his mundane life as a grocery store owner to pursue a career in showmanship. His ambitious nature is evident as he purchases a 160-year-old slave, Joyce Hathaway, believing she will be the key to his fortune.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 51

Showmanship - The Story Of Phineas T Barnum

Wednesday, September 30, 1936 · 28:46

Cavalcade of America, Episode 51

Showmanship - The Story Of Phineas T Barnum

Wednesday, September 30, 1936 · 28:46

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The episode explores the life of P.T. Barnum, the iconic showman who revolutionizes entertainment in America. As he embarks on his journey from a grocery store owner to a circus magnate, he faces challenges in captivating the public's interest.

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