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The DuPont Company of Wilmington, Delaware, makers of better things for better living through chemistry, presents the cavalcade of America. Tonight's play is based on one of America's greatest classics, Life on the Mississippi. Tonight's star, Raymond Massey, who as Mark Twain talks of the days long before he became a well-known writer, of the days when he was young, Sam Clemens. When I was a boy, there was but one permanent ambition among my comrades in our village on the M…

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In this engaging episode of Cavalcade of America, we are introduced to a young Sam Clemens, who dreams of becoming a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. The narrative is framed through the eyes of Clemens, as he reflects on his youthful ambitions and the challenges he faces in pursuit of his dream. The story begins with Clemens approaching the seasoned pilot Horace Bixby, who is known for his expertise on the river. Despite his enthusiasm, Clemens quickly realizes that the journey to becoming a pilot is not as straightforward as he had imagined.

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Cavalcade of America, Episode 776

Life on the Mississippi

Tuesday, February 24, 1953 · 28:30

Cavalcade of America, Episode 776

Life on the Mississippi

Tuesday, February 24, 1953 · 28:30

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In Cavalcade of America: Life on the Mississippi, young Sam Clemens aspires to become a steamboat pilot under the mentorship of the experienced Horace Bixby. He faces the challenges of mastering the intricate details of the Mississippi River.

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