It's a Big Country
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.
Cast
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Ethel Barrymore
Played Mrs. Brian Patrick R…
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Keefe Brasselle
Played Sgt. Maxie Klein
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Gary Cooper
Played Texas
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Nancy Reagan
Played Miss Coleman
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Van Johnson
Played Rev. Adam Burch
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Gene Kelly
Played Icarus Xenophon
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Janet Leigh
Played Rosa Szabo Xenophon
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Marjorie Main
Played Mrs. Wrenley
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Fredric March
Played Joe Esposito
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George Murphy
Played Mr. Patrick Callagha…
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William Powell
Played Professor
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S.Z. Sakall
Played Stefan Szabo
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Lewis Stone
Played Church Sexton
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James Whitmore
Played Mr. Stacey
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Keenan Wynn
Played Michael Fisher
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Elisabeth Risdon
Played Diner on Train (uncr…
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Sharon McManus
Played Sam Szabo
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Angela Clarke
Played Mama Esposito
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Robert Hyatt
Played Joseph Esposito
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John Ericson
Played Naval Ensign (uncred…
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Louis Calhern
Played Narrator (voice) (un…
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Leon Ames
Played Secret Service Man
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Benny Burt
Played Soda Jerk (uncredite…
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George Conrad
Played Greek Athlete (uncre…
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Don Gordon
Played Mervin (uncredited)
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A. Cameron Grant
Played Proprietor of Inn (u…
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Fred Santley
Played Census Bureau Superv…
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Dolly Arriaga
Played Concetta Esposito (u…
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