American Parade: Stop, Thief!

Series: American Parade Series

Duration: 33

Year Published: 1975

Creator: Columbia Broadcasting System

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Dramatization of one of America's outstanding scoundrels - and the "solid" citizens who made his thievery possible. By dispensing jobs, favors and money, William "Boss" Tweed and persuaded voters to keep his puppets in office thereby filling the Tammany Hall's pockets. The bravery of Political Cartoonist Thomas Nast and Louis Jennings of the New York Times finally ended the political corruption and put him in jail. Starring Howard Da Silva. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFdKnjmeaUvJ4ZJmENHwCCA

Complete Record: Describes the period in which Boss Tweed, a 19th century politician, "ran" New York City, manipulating public monies for personal profit. Dramatizes the attempts of the press to call public attention to his misdealings. Portrays Thomas Nast as a young artist who drew scathing political cartoons of Tweed and his gang and helped bring about the downfall of Tammany Hall.

Online Copy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lILF58Rxu1g

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