The Overthrow of the Tweed Ring (November 19, 1874)
DramaHistory
In 1871, the editor of the New York Times leads a crusade against the corrupt political reign of Tammany Hall and its leader "Boss" Tweed.
Director
William D. Russell
Writers
Goodman Ace, Don Clark
Stars
Walter Cronkite, Parley Baer, Edgar Barrier
Release Date
May 26, 1957
Language
English
🎭 Top Cast
Walter Cronkite
as Self - Host
Parley Baer
Edgar Barrier
as Nast
Paul Birch
as George Jones
👤
Nesdon Booth
Tristram Coffin
George Eldredge
Roy Engel
👤
Sam Finn
Leo Gordon
🎬 Technical Specs
Aspect Ratio
1.33 : 1
Sound
Mono
Color
Black and White
Filming Location
Hal Roach Studios - 8822 Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production
CBS News
🏷️ Keywords
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🎯 Categories
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📖 Synopsis
In 1871, the editor of the New York Times leads a crusade against the corrupt political reign of Tammany Hall and its leader "Boss" Tweed.