Old Glory is an animated short film that serves as an educational tool, providing a historical lesson on American patriotism and the founding fathers. The story follows a schoolboy who falls asleep during his history lesson and dreams of Uncle Sam, George Washington, Patrick Henry, and other important figures from American history. Through various scenes and interactions, the film highlights key events and principles from the United States' past, such as the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Paul Revere's midnight ride, and the Gettysburg Address. It promotes a sense of national pride and the importance of knowing and upholding the values upon which the country was built.
After Pearl Harbor, convicts at Alcatraz prison live in fear of bomb attacks, driving Champ Larkin and his pal Jimbo to a desperate escape attempt which lands them on a tiny lighthouse island, where they take over. The five inhabitants are stymied in their efforts to summon aid. But the island also figures in the schemes of a big Nazi spy ring; which will win out, the gangsters' greed or their patriotism?
A young woman tells her parents and fiance (in flashback) about the recent sinking of the Titanic and her experiences as a passenger during the disaster. Her intended marriage now faces a new hazard because her fiance is a sailor and her parents have just been reminded of the dangers of the sea. Premiering in the United States just 29 days after the event, it is the earliest dramatization about the tragedy.
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