Henry Miller Shreve - River Master
Broadcast: February 8, 1953
Starring:
Lionel Barrymore,
Parley Baer,
Barbara Eiler,
Lamont Johnson,
Herb Butterfield,
Ted de Corsia,
Tom Tully,
James McCallion,
Milton Geiger,
David Rose,
Frank Goss,
Bill Gay,
Hallmark
Added: Mar 07 2024
Henry Miller Shreve (1785-1851) wasn't just the subject of the first-ever Hallmark Hall of Fame episode; he was a significant figure in American history, particularly in the realm of river navigation. He played a crucial role in developing and navigating steamboats during the early 19th century. Notably, he captained the Enterprise, the second steamboat on the Mississippi River, and even participated in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.