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Comprised of eight unrelated episodes of inconsistent quality, this anthology piece of American propaganda features some of MGM Studios' best directors, screenwriters and actors; it is narrated by Louis Calhern. Stories are framed by the lecture of a university professor. In one tale a Boston resident becomes angry when the census forgets to record her presence. Another sketch chronicles the achievements of African Americans while still another pays tongue-in-cheek tribute to Texas.

Top Cast

  • Ethel Barrymore

    Ethel Barrymore

    Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan

  • Keefe Brasselle

    Keefe Brasselle

    Sgt. Maxie Klein

  • Gary Cooper

    Gary Cooper

    Texas

  • Nancy Reagan

    Nancy Reagan

    Miss Coleman

  • Van Johnson

    Van Johnson

    Rev. Adam Burch

  • Gene Kelly

    Gene Kelly

    Icarus Xenophon

  • Janet Leigh

    Janet Leigh

    Rosa Szabo Xenophon

  • Marjorie Main

    Marjorie Main

    Mrs. Wrenley

  • Fredric March

    Fredric March

    Joe Esposito

Overview

Comprised of eight unrelated episodes of inconsistent quality, this anthology piece of American propaganda features some of MGM Studios' best directors, screenwriters and actors; it is narrated by Louis Calhern. Stories are framed by the lecture of a university professor. In one tale a Boston resident becomes angry when the census forgets to record her presence. Another sketch chronicles the achievements of African Americans while still another pays tongue-in-cheek tribute to Texas.

Rating

5.9 / 10
8 Reviews
1 Popular

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