- Robert takes a train ride to Washington, DC, on "important business."
- Joe Doakes finally receives the letter he's waiting for from Henry M. Maartleson at the Pentagon requesting a meeting, which they will arrange once he arrives in Washington DC on August 25th. All Joe's colleagues and family know about the meeting is that it is about an important top secret issue, which they infer could lead to a covert mission of national importance. Beyond the problem of getting a suitable train compartment for his trip to Washington, Joe ends up facing another problem: actually getting a hold of Maartleson by telephone as requested once he reaches the nation's capital. Not having a place to stay in Washington, there is no way for Maartleson to get back to Joe. By the time he leaves Washington, Joe comes to the realization of what a lowly cog he is in the national security scene, but that doesn't stop him from telling those in his hometown of Plainville otherwise.—Huggo
- This MGM short has humorist Robert Benchley as Joseph A. Doakes, a businessman who travels to Washington D.C. for a meeting at the Pentagon. He says he can't tell anyone why he's going but hints that it's mighty important. Rumors abound about overseas service or espionage may be in the offing. He ends up sitting all night in the smoking car on the train, and when he gets there, the person he's to visit is out of town. He returns home with exaggerated tales of his Washington adventure.—garykmcd
- Businessman Joe Doakes receives a letter from Washington, DC. The last paragraph of the letter is highlighted and shown on the screen. It reads: "Therefore, if you are going to be in Washington or the vicinity on Thursday, August 26th, I could see you at my office, 5A4758 Pentagon Building. You might telephone me at NA 1234 on your arrival at the station and my secretary will make a definite appointment with you." It is signed by Henry M. Maartelson. Upon his arrival at the Washington train station, Doakes telephones Maartelson's office. His secretary tells Doakes that her boss is on Baltimore and won't be returning that day. He sleeps at the train station and tries again the next morning, but Maartelson has been called to New York. Doakes returns from his trip and is very vague as to the "important business" he discussed in the nation's capital.—David Glagovsky <dglagovsky@prodigy.net>
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