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The Cavalcade of America, presented by DuPont, makers of better things for better living through chemistry. To the millions of American men and women who have labored, and today labor still, with hand and mind and heart, to build and to preserve a great free nation, the Cavalcade of America proudly dedicates the unending story of a new way of life in a new world. Tonight, for the first program in the new series of the Cavalcade of America radio plays, we take our story from…

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In the inaugural episode of Cavalcade of America, titled The Lost Colony, we are transported to the late 16th century, where Eleanor Dare, played by Loretta Young, finds herself torn between familial duty and her dreams of adventure. Her father, Governor White, is determined to secure her future through a marriage to Captain Ananias Dare, a man of respectable standing. However, Eleanor's heart lies elsewhere, captivated by the tales of the New World, particularly Roanoke Island, which has enchanted many with its promise of opportunity and freedom.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 194

The Lost Colony

Wednesday, October 2, 1940 · 29:56

Cavalcade of America, Episode 194

The Lost Colony

Wednesday, October 2, 1940 · 29:56

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In The Lost Colony, Eleanor Dare dreams of the New World as her father arranges her betrothal to Captain Dare, a man interested in the Raleigh expeditions. The stakes rise as Eleanor grapples with her desires and societal expectations amidst the backdrop of Queen Elizabeth's court.

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