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The story of Chief Justice John Marshall and his dignity and impartiality during the trial of Aaron Burr,
the man who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Stars Richard Garland.
James Edward Oglethorpe fought a single-handed battle against the debtor prisons of England. In 1732,Oglethorpe fights a losing battle for the freedom of all unfortunate Englishmen rotting in jail because they owe money. Oglethorpe conceives a plan of starting a colony, to be made up of freed debtors, in the new world. Stars Douglass Montgomery.
Jane Grey Swisshelm, pioneer newspaper woman, who in 1857 heeded her boss Horace Greeley's advice and headed Westward to the town of St. Cloud, Minnesota, where she attempted to expose the local boss. Her presses were destroyed and she almost lost her life. Stars Dorothy Green.
The story of the King who believed he ruled by divine right and was completely heedless of his personal responsibility to his people and his Kingdom. Deposed by insurgent nobles who rebelled at his excesses, Richard ultimately found dignity and true nobility in the tragedy of his ultimate ruin. Stars Maurice Evans.
Houston goes to Mexican Territory at the suggestion of his friend, President Andrew Jackson. He soon becomes involved in the cause of Texas independence, but in opposition to Stephen Austin, who believes Texas can gain autonomy under Mexican rule. After Austin is imprisoned by the Mexicans, Houston is appointed commander-in-chief of the Texas forces in their fight for freedom. When Houston's orders are ignored, the Alamo falls. However, he rallies his forces and engages a much larger Mexican force under the wily Santa Ana, in a battle in which he employs brilliant military strategy.
Clara Weick's father strongly objected to her marrying a penniless young composer named Schumann. The law in Vienna then permitted fathers to choose their daughters' mates, and Clara felt obliged to sue in the courts to Rain the right to marry the man of her choice. After a lengthy and humiliating public trial, Clara was victorious and soon married Schumann. They made a triumphal tour of Europe—Schumann composing and Clara playing the concert piano. Stars Sarah Churchill.
The true story of Henry Bergh and his fight against cruelty to children and animals is dramatized. Stars Kent Smith
Miss Tracy's story is told in order to preserve Washington's home as a national shrine in Mt. Vernon,
neutral during the Civil War. Stars Sarah Churchill.
The story of the co-discoverer of oxygen Lavoisier is dramatized. Stars John Hudson.
Story about a man who lives for almost 2,000 years in many nations at many times, attempting to imbue civilization with the meaning and spirit of mercy through the ages. The drama will cover a space in time from the days of Christ to the formation of the Red Cross. Stars Douglass Montgomery.
Christian Patricius escapes from pagen Eire and returns in story of St. Patrick. Stars Patrick O'Neal.
A period of history when Jefferson's enemies branded him as a traitor, spy and believer in "government by rabble". Alien and sedition laws were passed, making it a crime to criticize the United States; newspapers were destroyed and non-conforming Congressmen were jailed. But Jefferson fought for the right of this nation's citizens to be free in the right to disagree with one another. Stars Warner Anderson.
The story of a young privileged son who was greatly affected by the preaching of Quaker minister Thomas Loe.
The story of Simon Bolivar who freed Venezuela from the tyranny of Spain. Stars Joseph Jefferson.
Ruth a childless widow and foreigner was helped by an older woman Naomi to overcome the many difficulties she faced. Stars Maria Riva.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, wife of a Seneca Falls (N.Y.) lawyer, joins another feminist leader, Mrs. Bloomer, in a campaign to permit women to own property and to keep the money they earn. The women become the laughing stock of the country and, moreover, because of the notoriety, Stanton's career as a lawyer and legislator faces doom. The issue nevertheless gains strength and momentum when 22,000 men sign the ladies' petition. It eventually passes the New York State Legislature and becomes law. The husbands of Mrs. Stanton and Mrs. Bloomer sign for relief, only to find that their wives are in the midst of a new campaign—to win voting rights for women.
The drama describes the struggle of the famed artist to gain recognition and depicts the time that the sheriff almost takes away his famous "Arrangement in Black and Gray" the world acclaimed picture of his mother. However, a friend steps in to pay off the artist's many debts. Stars Keith Larsen.
A sea captain seeks vengeance upon a whale. Stars Victor Jory.
The story of the Catholic missionary Father Junipera Serra, who founded over 18 missions along the West Coast in the 1770's. His efforts helped to prevent the Russians from invading the U.S. through Alaska. Stars Robert Warwick.
The moving story behind the founding of Temple University in Philadelphia is told. The drama will relate how Russell Conwell, founder of the university, abandoned a lucrative law practice to become
a minister and a great humanitarian, as a result of the death of his armour-bearer in the Civil war.
Conwell was a Union army officer when his armour-bearer, a young lad named Johnny Ring, died. Since the boy had hoped to become a minister and preacher after the war, Conwell decided to devote his own life to these objectives, as a testimonial to the boy's, high moral spirit.
The little known and humorous story of how Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) won his wife Olivia Langdon. Clemens manages to wangle an invitation as houseguest at the Langdon home in order to court the girl of his dreams. Her stern father disapproves.
Completely exhausted after a concert tour of the United Slates under the driving managership of P.T. Barnum, Jenny Lind decides to abandon her theatrical career, marry an English suitor and retire in England. However, Otto Goldschmidt, her devoted accompanist, realizes the beautiful coloratura could never be happy as a housewife. He loves Jenny, and believes her voice is a gift to the world. It remains for the famed showman, P.T. Barnum, to solve her problem. Stars Jan Clayton.
Chinese princess, Kukachin, is befriended by the adventurous Marco Polo. Young Polo, his father and uncle, although respected advisors to Kubla Khan, are h e l d virtually as prisoners in the Emperor's palace. They desperately wish to return to Venice and hit upon a scheme — to escort the Princess Kukachin W Persia, where she will marry the Shah. From there they plan to escape to their home. Stars Sarah Churchill.
The story unfolds as Calpurnia visits her husband on the battlefield and is ordered back to Rome and there learns of a plot against Caesar. She obtains the details and makes a desperate attempt to get the news to Caesar. Stars Sarah Churchill.
Historic drama about America's first naval hero. The historical drama reveals that John Paul, (his actual name) came to America after becoming disgusted with the sea, and decided to attempt farming.
In North Carolina he met a plantation owner named Wylie Jones who, impressed with the young sailor's candor, honesty and knowledge of ships, took him into the family,, When the American Revolution started, he was reluctant to become involved but Wylie Jones convinced him of the worthiness of the cause. Adopting the family name of Jones as his own, he joined the Navy. Stars Gloria Jean.
The Swedish-American inventor of dynamite, established before his death the Nobel Prize to be awarded annually for the best work in the field of physics, medicine and chemistry. Stars Wesley Addy.
Tells the story of the early life of the American composer Stephen Foster. Relates the difficulties Foster
encountered when he tried to have his first song performed.
The story of John Nelson Wanamaker the 35th United States Postmaster General who was known for buying an abandoned railroad depot and converting it into a department story called "The Grand Depot" which was considered the first department store in Philadelphia. Stars Peter Graves.
The story tells of Moses' upbringing by an Egyptian pharaoh, his killing of a cruel overseer and the flight to Media where he marries. When the voice of God comes from the burning bush he returns to Egypt to free his people. Natalie Wood will be featured as the beloved ot Moses when he was a young man. Stars John Barrymore Jr.
From court appointed organist to his triumphant position as Kantor at the Thomasschule his story unfolds as his music was given to the world almost a century after he died after being rediscovered by Felix Mendelssohn. Stars Ben Cooper.
The tale of Hippocrates, the father of medicine is dramatized. Stars John Baer.
An all-male cast set in the Revolutionary War days, the story tells how a hero exposed the plot of Benedict Arnold and save General Washington from being captured by the British. Stars Lance Fuller.
The story of the wife of composer Edward MacDowell. Stars Ann Doran.
Horace Greeley's fight for peace is dramatized. Stars Herbert Rudley.
An incident in the life of John Adams, second President of the United States and his defense
of an English Officer who was charged with the deaths of five American patriots in Boston.
The story of the man who was President of the United States for one day is told. David Rice
Atchison as President of the Senate automatically became President for 24 hours when Zachary
Taylor refused to be inaugurated on a Sunday.
A dramatization of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Stars Maurice Evans.
The story of the Burr–Hamilton duel arose from a long-standing political and personal rivalry that
had developed between both men over a course of several years. Stars Wesley Addy.
The story of how William Harvey used King John of England as a guinea pig to test his theory
of the circulatory system. Stars John Sutton.
Amahl, a crippled boy, and his poor mother are visited by the Three Wise Men,
who stay the night, and are entertained by the villagers. During the night, Amahl's
mother tries to steal their jewels, but is caught by the page. Amahl begs for her release,
and is rewarded for his pains by being healed. He then leaves with the Three Wise Men. Stars Bill McIver.
The story of the stormy controversy during the reign of Henry the Eighth is dramatized. Stars Terence DeMarney.
