Cavalcade of America
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Cavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company, although it occasionally presented a musical, such as an adaptation of Show Boat, and condensed biographies of popular composers. It was initially broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953, and later on television from 1952 to 1957. Originally on CBS, the series pioneered the use of anthology drama for company audio advertising. Cavalcade of America 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. This was consistent with DuPont's overall conservative philosophy and legacy as an American company dating back to 1802. 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.
Cavalcade of America Cast
Robert Stevenson
Director
Sheila Bromley
Actress
Hillary Brooke
Model Actress
William Talman
Actor
Linda Stirling
American Model And Actress
Aline Towne
American Actor
Myrna Fahey
American Actor
Paula Raymond
American Actress
Robert J. Wilke
American Actor
Don Taylor
Director
Harry Horner
unknow
Ron Hagerthy
American Actor
John Fraser
Actor
Tommy Ivo
American Racing Driver
Gordon Jones
Actor
Raymond Bailey
Actor
Richard Eyer
American Actor
Gary Gray
Actor
Harry Shannon
American Writer
John Craven
British Journalist Television Pr
Douglas Kennedy
Writer
Éric Berger
Actor
Steve Suissa
Film Director Actor
Axelle Laffont
Actress
Francis McDonald
Association Football Player
Fred Clark
Politician