Joseph vows to his dying mother that he will care for his siblings.
Joseph takes on menial labor, eventually running bootleg whiskey for R.J. Squibbs (Ray Bolger) to build an investment "nest egg". Chapter ICaptains and the Kings : Season 1 Epis...
The premiere hints at a broader narrative involving a clandestine group of global financiers who manipulate world events for profit, a recurring theme from the original Taylor Caldwell novel. Production & Cast Highlights Joseph vows to his dying mother that he
"Chapter I" is notable for its immense "Big Three" television event status in the 1970s, featuring a massive cast of veteran actors. Richard Jordan as Joseph Armagh. The premiere hints at a broader narrative involving
He places Sean and Mary in an orphanage run by Sister Angela (Celeste Holm) so he can work to pull them out of poverty.
Celeste Holm as Sister Angela, Ray Bolger as R.J. Squibbs, and John Carradine in a brief but powerful role as Father Hale.
The episode establishes the quintessential American Dream, though Joseph’s path is marked by "ruthless perseverance" and a rejection of his religious upbringing.