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Synopsis

In the Cavalcade of America episode titled Edwin Booth, the story unfolds on a cold winter night in 1873, where the great actor Edwin Booth, portrayed by Paul Muni, finds himself alone in his theater. Outside, a storm rages, mirroring the turmoil within him as he prepares to confront the ghosts of his past. The atmosphere is heavy with nostalgia and regret as he instructs his assistant Gary to help him with a task that seems both ominous and cathartic.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 220

Edwin Booth (Repeat Broadcast of 37-09-29)

Monday, March 31, 1941 · 29:50

Cavalcade of America, Episode 220

Edwin Booth (Repeat Broadcast of 37-09-29)

Monday, March 31, 1941 · 29:50

Summary

In this episode of Cavalcade of America, the renowned actor Paul Muni portrays Edwin Booth, who confronts his past and the haunting legacy of his brother, John Wilkes Booth, in a deserted theater on a stormy night in 1873.

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  • 1941 — The North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement goes into effect at 03:00 local time.
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  • 1941 — World War II: First day of the Battle of Cape Matapan in Greece between the navies of the United Kingdom and Australia, and the Royal Italian navy.

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