Cavalcade of America

Ep 520

In The Doctor and the President, Dr. Benjamin Waterhouse, portrayed by Douglas Fairbanks Jr., faces the daunting task of convincing a fearful public to accept smallpox vaccination in the early 1800s. With an epidemic threatening lives, Waterhouse addresses the town council, advoc…

Ep 521

In Frontier Widow, Ann Robertson Johnston arrives at Fort Caswell in 1776 after her husband is killed by Indians. Determined to stay and raise her children, she faces skepticism from the men at the fort who believe a woman cannot survive alone on the frontier. Ann insists on her…

Ep 522

In The School for Men, Jim Davenport arrives in Midvale to visit his brother, Jerry, a local detective. However, he quickly learns that the town is gripped by fear due to a string of murders, with the latest victim being a young woman named Mary Neville. As Jim offers his assista…

Ep 523

In Page One, Joseph Pulitzer, portrayed by John Hodiac, arrives in America as a young immigrant eager to make his mark. After serving in the Union Army, he finds himself stranded with fellow veterans who have been swindled out of their money by a conman. As tensions rise among th…

Ep 524

In Witness by Moonlight, Abraham Lincoln, portrayed by Joseph Cotton, finds himself embroiled in a tense legal battle to save a young man accused of murder. As the trial approaches, Lincoln is determined to uncover the truth behind the accusations against the boy, who insists he…

Ep 525

In Under the Big Top, Congressman John Kenna is torn between his responsibilities and his daughter's wishes. Set in 1877 Charleston, West Virginia, Kenna is busy preparing a crucial speech advocating for Charleston to become the state capital. His daughter, Margie, desperately wa…

Ep 527

In A Lady of Distinction, we meet Kerry Thomas, a determined young woman from a Quaker family who is passionate about proving her intellectual capabilities. Set in 1877, Kerry challenges the notion that women are inferior to men, particularly in education. Despite her mother's su…

Ep 528

In Woman Alone, Alice Evans, portrayed by Virginia Bruce, sets off for Washington in 1910 to pursue her dream of becoming a bacteriologist. Leaving her Pennsylvania farm behind, she is filled with hope and trepidation about her future in a male-dominated profession. As she delves…

Ep 529

In The Iron Horse, Peter Cooper arrives in Baltimore only to be met with hostility from the local innkeeper, who blames New Yorkers and the Erie Canal for his declining business. Despite the animosity, Cooper is determined to understand the local plight and seeks to help the stru…

Ep 530

In The Red Stockings, the excitement of baseball in 1867 Rockford, Illinois, is palpable as young pitcher Al Spalding prepares to challenge the Washington Nationals, a team known for their impressive record. Al believes that taking on such a prestigious opponent is a chance to pr…

Ep 531

In Mission to Cuba, Lieutenant Andrew Rowan is captured and imprisoned on the island of New Providence during the tumultuous times of the Spanish-American War. As he writes a heartfelt letter to his wife, he reflects on his unexpected journey that led him to this damp cell. Rowan…

Ep 532

In the Cavalcade of America episode Kitchen Scientist, Fanny Farmer, portrayed by Ida Lupino, is a spirited young woman in 1874 Boston. While she revels in the joys of youth and dance, her mother expresses concern about Fanny's future, urging her to consider marriage and domestic…

Ep 533

In Return to Glory, John Quincy Adams, played by Lionel Barrymore, makes a significant return to Congress, where he faces the challenge of advocating for the people's right to petition against slavery. Despite being an ex-president, Adams is committed to serving his conscience an…

Ep 534

In The Girl Who Ran for President, Belva Lockwood, portrayed by Virginia Bruce, confronts the societal limitations placed on women in the 1870s. After being offered a teaching position at a fraction of a male teacher's salary, she becomes determined to fight for equal rights. As…

Ep 535

In Big Boy, the story of Babe Ruth's formative years unfolds, highlighting his journey from a mischievous child in Baltimore to a budding baseball star. As he steals apples with friends, he encounters Brother Mathias, who sees potential in him and encourages his love for the game…