Cavalcade of America: The Basil Rathbone Episodes
Cavalcade of America was a great anthology of stories from American history that aired from 1935-1953. Basil Rathbone, best known for playing Sherlock Holmes, was also a great actor in radio and showcased his talent in his 10 Cavalcade appearances.
He portrayed significant figures such as George Washington, Thomas Paine, John Adams, and Benedict Arnold, as well as some obscure heroes like Dr. Francis H. Brown. Enjoy the rich tapestry of American history through these captivating performances.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
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| A Continental Uniform | 29:12 | |
| The Hated Hero of 1776 | 29:45 | |
| A Chance for Jimmy | 30:07 | |
| The Justice and the Lady | 29:21 | |
| The President and the Doctor | 29:44 | |
| The Common Glory | 29:34 | |
| A Portrait of the Author | 29:53 | |
| John Yankee | 26:24 | |
| The Torchbearer | 26:24 | |
| Towards a New World | 30:32 |