john henry (legendary character)

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john henry (legendary character)

John Henry, the steel-driving man

2014
Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel-driving contest.

John Henry

2002
Retells the legend of the African-American railroad builder who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

The legend of John Henry

1994
A Herculean steel driver on the railroad pits his strength and speed against the new steam hammer which is putting men out of jobs.

John Henry

1998
Retells the life of the legendary African American hero who raced against a steam drill to cut through a mountain.

John Henry, Paul Bunyan & the saga of Windwagon Smith

2005
Contains animated adaptations of three American legends, featuring the folk heroes John Henry, Paul Bunyan, and Windwagon Smtih.

The legend of Paul Bunyan

The legend of John Henry
1992
Two animated folktales, featuring two classic American heroes, Paul Bunyan and John Henry.

American legends

2002
Dramatization of the lives of famous American legends, Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Johnny Appleseed and Casey Jones.

John Henry

2006
Retells some of the legends of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.

Tall tale

2008
A boy saves his family farm with the help of heroes Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and John Henry.

A man ain't nothin' but a man

the adventures of John Henry
1975
Retells the life of the legendary steel driver of early railroad days who challenged the steam hammer to a steel driving contest.

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