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Starring Tyrone Power in Arrowsmith on the Cavalcade of America. Sponsored by DuPont, maker of better things for better living through chemistry. Ladies and gentlemen, today as never before, a challenge is open to you. A challenge to work for the world they believe in, and through hardships and disappointment to hold fast to their ideals. Tonight, our play concerns a young man, a restless, curious dreamer, a scientist by ambition who stumbled on the road but who set his goal…

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In the episode Arrowsmith, we meet Dr. Martin Arrowsmith, portrayed by Tyrone Power, a young doctor with dreams of scientific discovery. Set in a small South Dakota town, Martin is eager to make a difference in the lives of his patients. However, he quickly learns that the community is resistant to change, particularly when it comes to medical practices. As he attempts to introduce new techniques and ideas, he faces hostility from local veterinarians who are set in their ways.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 267

Arrowsmith

Monday, February 23, 1942 · 29:19

Cavalcade of America, Episode 267

Arrowsmith

Monday, February 23, 1942 · 29:19

Summary

In Arrowsmith, young Dr. Martin Arrowsmith grapples with the challenges of practicing medicine in a small town while yearning for a life dedicated to scientific research. As he confronts skepticism from the community and personal doubts, he must decide between his ambitions and his responsibilities.

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  • 1942 — World War II: Japanese submarines fire artillery shells at the coastline near Santa Barbara, California.
  • 1942 — Seven hundred ninety-one Romanian Jewish refugees and crew members are killed after the MV Struma is torpedoed by the Soviet Navy.
  • 1942 — The Battle of Los Angeles: A false alarm leads to an anti-aircraft barrage that lasts into the early hours of February 25.
  • 1942 — World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines as the Japanese victory becomes inevitable.

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