<p>Join host, <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0024042/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Carl Amari</a>, as we gallop into this week's episode of <em>The Cavalcade of America</em>. Featuring narration by <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004496/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Van Johnson</a>.</p><br><p>Did you know that <em>Cavalcade of America</em>&nbsp;documented historical events using stories of individual courage, initiative and achievement, often with feel-good dramatizations of the human spirit's triumph against all odds? The series was intended to improve DuPont's public image after&nbsp;World War I. The company's motto, "Maker of better things for better living through chemistry," was read at the beginning of each program, and the dramas emphasized humanitarian progress, particularly improvements in the lives of women, often through technological innovation.</p><br><p>Originally airing 12/30/1952 gather around for "Billy the Kid," in the week's episode of <em>The Cavalcade of America</em>!</p><br><p>Enjoying The Film Detective?</p><p>You can watch this episode&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdFHo5WnqcQ&amp;list=PL_fJ-yi54T0oFA6sdwF36sXTafxFP5tAn&amp;index=23" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><p>Or connect with us here:</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/filmdetective" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefilmdetective/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Instagram</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/FilmDetective" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Twitter</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/filmdetectivevid" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>YouTube</strong></a></p><p>Want even more? Subscribe to our Newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thefilmdetective.com/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>