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S2·E16 Man of Glass

Core Aired January 26, 1954 60 min
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Synopsis

Dramatizes the life of Henry William Stiegel, who came to America from Germany and rose from a worker in an iron foundry to be head of a large glass factory. Describes Stiegel's realization, following his financial ruin, that material success did not make him superior to other men, but that his greatness lay in the beauty of the glassware which he created. He built a church and received as rent, one red rose.

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When did Season 2 Episode 16 of Cavalcade of America air?

Season 2, Episode 16 ('Man of Glass') originally aired on January 26, 1954.

How long is Season 2 Episode 16 ('Man of Glass')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 60 minutes.

What happens in Cavalcade of America Season 2 Episode 16?

Dramatizes the life of Henry William Stiegel, who came to America from Germany and rose from a worker in an iron foundry to be head of a large glass factory. Describes Stiegel's realization, following his financial ruin, that material success did not make him superior to other men, but that his gre...

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