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Starring John Hodiac and Robert Bailey in Sawdust Underground on the DuPont Cavalcade of America. Our stars tonight are John Hodiac, who may soon be seen opposite Judy Garland in Metro Golden Mayor Technical Musical, Harvey Girl, and Robert Bailey, courtesy of 20th Century Fox. Two American soldiers escaped from a German prison camp. A sergeant from New Jersey and a corporal from Texas, pitted against the Gestapo. This is the incredible story of Sawdust Underground on the Ca…

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In the gripping episode Sawdust Underground from Cavalcade of America, we meet two American soldiers, Sergeant Haskins and Corporal McCool, who have just escaped from a German prison camp. Set against the backdrop of November 1944 in occupied France, the story unfolds as these men find themselves in a dire situation, evading the Gestapo while trying to make their way back to their unit.

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CALV_450910_444_Sawdust_Underground.mp3

Cavalcade of America, Episode 444

Sawdust Underground

Monday, September 10, 1945 · 29:41

Cavalcade of America, Episode 444

Sawdust Underground

Monday, September 10, 1945 · 29:41

Summary

Two American soldiers escape from a German prison camp and navigate occupied France, seeking help from the local underground while evading the Gestapo.

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