Biography: Molly Brown - An American Legend

Molly Brown was not called "unsinkable" for nothing: she survived the sinking of the Titanic, and she had unfailing enthusiasm and optimism about life. This program chronicles the events from Molly Brown's life story, which seem more like fiction than fact. Born poor in the Midwest, she went west during the Gold Rush and became a wealthy woman. While aboard the Titanic, she helped save the lives of many passengers, becoming known around the globe as "the Unsinkable Molly Brown." She became a tireless campaigner for women's rights, using her newfound fame to publicize her cause. Archival photographs, news footage, and personal stories detail the life of this American legend. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter