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.
as Mrs. Brian Patrick Riordan
as Sgt. Maxie Klein
as Texas
as Miss Coleman
as Rev. Adam Burch
as Icarus Xenophon
as Rosa Szabo Xenophon
as Mrs. Wrenley
as Joe Esposito
as Mr. Patrick Callaghan
as Professor
as Stefan Szabo
as Church Sexton
as Mr. Stacey
as Michael Fisher
as Diner on Train (uncredited)
as Sam Szabo
as Mama Esposito
as Joseph Esposito
as Naval Ensign (uncredited)
as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
as Secret Service Man
as Soda Jerk (uncredited)
as Greek Athlete (uncredited)
as Mervin (uncredited)
as Proprietor of Inn (uncredited)
as Census Bureau Supervisor (uncredited)
as Concetta Esposito (uncredited)
