Man of glass

Duration: 3 reels

Year Published: 1954

Creator: Teaching Film Custodians

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Description: Teaching Film Custodians release of a "Cavalcade of America" television series episode, "Man of Glass" (season 2, episode 16), which originally aired January 26th, 1954 on ABC-TV. Traces the history of German-born immigrant Henry William Stiegel from his immigration to Pennsylvania, rising from an industrious worker in an iron foundry, to success as the 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.

Complete Record: Teaching Film Custodians release of a "Cavalcade of America" television series episode, "Man of Glass" (season 2, episode 16), which originally aired January 26th, 1954 on ABC-TV. Traces the history of German-born immigrant Henry William Stiegel from his immigration to Pennsylvania, rising from an industrious worker in an iron foundry, to success as the 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., MAN OF GLASS. E. I. du Pont de Nemours. Made by Vibar Productions. 3 reels, sd., b&w, 16mm. The Cavalcade of America) Appl. author: Vibar Productions, employer for hire. © E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.; 26Jan54; LP3612., MAN OF GLASS. E. I. du Pont de Nemours. Made by Vibar Productions. 3 reels, sd., b&w, 16mm. The Cavalcade of America) Appl. author: Vibar Productions, employer for hire. © E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.; 26Jan54; LP3612.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.