The Blank Page (1944-1961)
Episode 3 | 1h 44m 41s | WETA Passport
Hemingway follows the Army as they advance through Europe. Afterwards, he tries to start a life with Mary Welsh, but is beset with tragedies. He publishes The Old Man and the Sea to acclaim but is overcome by his declining mental condition.
Aired: 04/07/21 | Expires: 04/05/28 |
Extras From This Episode
The Beginnings of Ernest Hemingway's Marriage to Mary Welsh
Clip: Ep3 | 4m 17s
Ernest Hemingway and Mary Welsh Survive Two Plane Crashes
Clip: Ep3 | 3m 7s
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