The Man Without a Country

Ladies and gentlemen, the Railroad Hour. And here comes our star-studded show train. Tonight, the Association of American Railroads presents a new musical version of the great Edward Everett Hale story, The Man Without a Country, starring Gordon MacRae and his famous guest Dorothy Warren Show.

Our choir is under the direction of Norman Luboff, and our music is prepared and conducted by Carmen Dragon. Yes, tonight another exciting story with music is brought to you by the American railroads. The same railroads that bring you the food you eat, the clothes you wear, the fuel you burn, and the multitude of other things you use in your daily life.

And now here is our star, Gordon MacRae. Thank you, Marvin. And good evening, ladies and gentlemen. For Independence Day Special, Dorothy Warren Scholl and I bring you our musical impression of Edward Everett Hale's famous story, The Man Without a Country.

The time is the turn of the century, a century and a half ago. Thomas Jefferson is President of the United States, and there are 17 stars in the Star Spangled Banner. Our story begins in New Orleans, Louisiana.

There's a party going on at the home of the territorial governor. Hey, Jim, you're partner! My dear lady, will you be my partner? partner. I beg your pardon sir I don't even know you. You think of a better way to get acquainted? Pardon swing. Pardon swing. Balance off. Get to my car. Back to your

partnership. Back to your partner. I'm a poor girl. I don't. Thank you for the dance. It's my dear lady. I am not your dear lady. Why don't we haven't even been introduced. Easily remedied. I am Philip Nolan Lieutenant. Army of the United States and you lieutenant Nolan this is not the least bit proper not even