Clarence Darrow
• Historical
John Phane portrays "Clarence Darrow"
For the young and old, this show tells the story of emerging America, and of how one man stood at the forefront in its battle for civil rights.
A intriguing, whirlwind journey through history that cannot be missed no matter what age.
Here is the famous attorney reminiscing over his long and renowned career, touching on many of his famous trials including the "Monkey" trial, and leading the charge to get the working man union wages and an eight-hour workday.
However, despite his tireless efforts to support the common man and the labor movement, when the Los Angeles Times building was bombed, labor betrayed their giant and put him on trial.
Darrow reviews much of America's legal history with salty humor, courtroom gusto and human relish.
His private life and many contemporary events, including labor conditions, are woven into this story of a man who accepted unpopular cases and defended unpopular causes.
This champion of dissenters and underdogs was also a writer and lecturer and he conjures up many famous people of his life and times.
Beautiful Belle
• Melodrama
This classic melodrama is based on the history of Big Bear.
Come cheer the heroine, boo the villain and enjoy a sing-a-long of favorite songs. This is great family entertainment.
A short drive north of Big Bear Lake is Holcomb Valley and what little
remains of the historic ghost town of Belleville. During the 1860s,
Holcomb Valley was a rich gold mining area
supporting some 10,000 residents.
Belleville, the largest town in
Holcomb Valley, almost overtook San Bernardino as the county seat.
On a fourth of July celebration, Mrs. Jed Van Dusen made a flag out of
her petticoats. To honor her for her patriotism, the town was named
after her daughter Belle, the first child to be born in the camp.
But hard times came to Belle, and her family fortune is now lost. She may be forced to marry into a loveless marriage in order to save her beloved home from falling into foreclosure.
Little does she know there may be a “Golden” opportunity for Beautiful Belle to marry the man she truly loves, save her home and keep a warming roof over her head and that of her dear, wise, Auntie Nora.