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The Indomitable Blacksmith
April 1, 1953
60 min
Season 1 - Episode 14: The Indomitable Blacksmith
00:00 / 45:00
Overview
A story about Thomas Davenport, a blacksmith, and his long struggle to invent and perfect the electric motor. Setting: Brandon, Vt., in the 1830's. The story of how Thomas Davenport neglected his blacksmith trade and failed in business, but won immortality in science by inventing the first electric motor.
Episode Information
TV Show
Cavalcade of America
Season
Season 1
Episode Number
14
Air Date
April 1, 1953
Runtime
60 minutes