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Tonight, the DuPont Company brings you the Justice and the Ladies, starring Basil Rathbun and Dorothy Gish on the Cavalcade of America. But first, here's Bill Hamilton of the DuPont Company. Good evening. For all kinds of outdoor sports this winter season, the swing is to sportswear made of fabrics treated with DuPont Z-Lan Durable Water Repellent. Garments treated with Z-Lan continue to give dependable weather protection even after many washings or cleanings. So be sure to…

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Synopsis

In The Justice and the Lady, we find ourselves in the warm, chaotic home of Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes and his wife, Fanny, set at the turn of the century in Boston. The couple is preparing for an important evening where Wendell is set to deliver a speech to the Massachusetts Bar Association. The scene is filled with charming domesticity as they navigate the small crises of everyday life, such as missing collar buttons and the antics of their pets.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 549

The Justice and the Lady

Monday, January 5, 1948 · 29:21

Cavalcade of America, Episode 549

The Justice and the Lady

Monday, January 5, 1948 · 29:21

Summary

In The Justice and the Lady, Chief Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes prepares for a speech while his wife, Fanny, navigates the chaos of their home life. As they rush to leave, the couple's banter reveals their deep connection and the pressures of public life.

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