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On the Mississippi River in the 1850s, there could be no more romantic dream than to be a steamboat pilot. Braving the hazards of the deceptive, ever-changing river is precisely what Sam has dreamed of, and now, signing on as a "cub" with the pilot of the steamboat Paul Jones, Sam is getting his chance. His journey becomes the adventure of a lifetime as he is emotionally and physically tested by both the river and his employer - and braves the disastrous effects of a deadly explosion
6 & up
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Capturing Steamboating Glory (2:16) -- Starting a River Adventure (5:13) -- Sam Wants to be a "Cub" (5:44) -- Safe Passage (3:41) -- What do You Know? (5:14) -- By Push and Enterprise (3:59) -- Know the Shape of the River (2:58) -- Challenging the River (3:48) -- A Lightening Pilot (4:40) -- Secrets to Piloting a Steamboat (3:44) -- A Mutiny on the Paul Jones? (2:06) -- Sam's Lesson (6:27) -- Pretty as a Picture (4:03) -- Tales in the Pub (4:23) -- A Golden Opportunity (2:28) -- Sam's Next Adventure (4:25) -- Friendly Competition (4:32) -- Prudence and Propriety (3:05) -- "Cubs" Impressive Stories (4:40) -- Dinner Leads to Fascinating Conversation (3:31) -- Showing Off Leads to Trouble (3:18) -- A Lesson Learned (3:18) -- Big Changes on the River (4:06) -- A Book of Revenge (3:35) -- George Becomes Second Pilot (3:10) -- A Tyrant No More (3:02) -- Goodbye Mr. Brown (4:08) -- Tragedy on the Mississippi (3:46) -- A Place for Hope on the River (5:29) -- Credits: Mark Twain's Life on the Mississippi (1:51)
Starring Robert Lansing and David Knell
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2023-06-28