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The Crash of 1929 (S03E08)

S03E08

In 1929, as the stock market soared, skepticism was rare. It was hailed as a "New Era," a time when anyone could strike it rich. However, a select few bankers, brokers, and speculators thrived by exploiting the market, amassing immense fortunes. The film vividly portrays the era's unrestrained optimism and the startling fallout that ensued when reality crashed down on October 29th.

Show American Experience
Episode S03E08
Air Date Nov 19, 1990