The Man Without a Country

1937
U
21m

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In this classic story, US Army Lt. Philip Nolan is upset with his assignment to a remote outpost with no possibility for promotion. He intends to join Aaron Burr, who plans to form a new cou... Read allIn this classic story, US Army Lt. Philip Nolan is upset with his assignment to a remote outpost with no possibility for promotion. He intends to join Aaron Burr, who plans to form a new country in the lands west of the Mississippi River. Before he can get away, Nolan is charged ... Read allIn this classic story, US Army Lt. Philip Nolan is upset with his assignment to a remote outpost with no possibility for promotion. He intends to join Aaron Burr, who plans to form a new country in the lands west of the Mississippi River. Before he can get away, Nolan is charged with treason. At his court martial, he angrily tells the tribunal that he never wants to s... Read all

Director
- Crane Wilbur
Writers
- Forrest Barnes
- Edward Everett Hale
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5.7/10

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Director
- Crane Wilbur
Writers
- Forrest Barnes
- Edward Everett Hale
Stars

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 nomination total

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John Litel

Lt. Philip Nolan

Gloria Holden

Marian Morgan

Ted Osborne

Jack Morgan
(as Theodore Osborne)

Donald Brian

Colonel Morgan

Holmes Herbert

Aaron Burr

Erville Alderson

President Andrew Jackson
(uncredited)

James Conaty

Party Guest
(uncredited)

John Harron

Minor Role
(uncredited)

Edward Keane

Minor Role
(uncredited)

Wilfred Lucas

Lincoln's Secretary
(uncredited)

Charles Middleton

President Abraham Lincoln
(uncredited)

Jack Mower

Minor Role
(uncredited)

John Ridgely

Ship's Officer
(uncredited)

Emmett Vogan

Captain Mitchell
(uncredited)

Lottie Williams

Minor Role
(uncredited)

Director
- Crane Wilbur
Writers
- Forrest Barnes
- Edward Everett Hale
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Trivia
Vitaphone production reels #8369-8370.

Goofs
When Nolan's fiancée Marian visits him on the Hornet in 1835, the song 'Beautiful Dreamer' is playing in the background. 'Beautiful Dreamer' wasn't written until 1864. Foster wrote it just a few days before his death.

Quotes
Marian Morgan: What a pity, Mr. Burr, that you leave us tomorrow.
Aaron Burr: Pity me, Miss Morgan, for leaving all this music, beautiful women, to plunge into a wilderness filled with savages.

Connections
Remade as The Man Without a Country (1973)

Soundtracks
America
(uncredited)
aka "My Country 'tis of Thee"
Music from "God Save the King"
Traditional
Played during the opening credits and occasionally in the score

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A very good short subject from Warner Brothers!!

True story of a man who harbors traitorous feelings towards his country, this one being the USA, and suffering mightily for it down the road. Great pacing makes this go by really fast and by the time it is over, you wish that it was longer. Good acting from the entire cast--and also a treat to see a short subject in color!! Also a thrill to figure out who all the uncredited actors and actresses are--as they have been in countless films as supporting characters to the main actors. Very enjoyable through and through!!