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The Cavalcade of America presented by DuPont, makers of better things for better living through chemistry. To the memory of the plains men, the restless men of the cattle trails and boom towns of the young west, and to those who still hold America's frontiers, this performance of the Cavalcade of America is dedicated. Tonight the Cavalcade of America presents an original musical melodrama, Wild Bill Hickok, The Last of Two Gun Justice, written by Peter Lyon and featuring an…

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In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Wild Bill Hickok, the audience is introduced to the legendary figure of Wild Bill Hickok, a young man who embodies the spirit of the Wild West. As portrayed by Kenneth Delmar, Hickok is not just a gunslinger; he is a complex character with a strong moral compass. The story unfolds against the backdrop of a rapidly changing America, where the plains men and cattle trails define the landscape and the lives of those who inhabit it.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 199

Wild Bill Hickok

Wednesday, November 6, 1940 · 29:42

Cavalcade of America, Episode 199

Wild Bill Hickok

Wednesday, November 6, 1940 · 29:42

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In Wild Bill Hickok, the legendary gunslinger faces challenges as he navigates the dangers of the Wild West, including confrontations with outlaws and personal dilemmas. The stakes rise as Hickok must protect his reputation and those he cares about.

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