In Part 1, called "Mexico and Spain," a Mexican peasant spies on a young woman and her Spanish suitor, who wears a matador-style outfit. The woman dances for her companion, then the couple embrace and sit on a stone bench, holding hands. The jealous peasant rises from his hiding place to stab his rival, but the woman grabs his arm and stops him. The two men engage in a knife fight, until the Spaniard disarms his opponent. He consents to the woman's begging and spares the peasant's life.
       In another scene called "Our Hebrew Friends," an argument between a dark-haired, bearded Jewish man and a Jewish necktie peddler on a set with painted storefronts turns into a shoving match. A third man joins the fight, and three kick each other until a policeman breaks them apart. The third man draws the officer aside and appears to bribe him, but the money is returned when they shake hands, The three men rejoice after the policeman leaves.
       In Part 2, called "Hoot mon! a Scottish Combat," a duel between two men in kilts results in one falling to the ground wounded. A third kilted man enters, sees the fallen man, and fights the victor with swords and shields. The third man disarms his opponent and stands victorious with his foot upon the man's chest. (
       "Sunny Africa, Eighth Avenue, New York" takes place in an African-American dance hall. After a dance number, a young man sitting with his female companion, is induced to perform an energetic tap dance as the other patrons watch and clap. Afterward, as the dancer is motioned outside, an older gentleman introduces himself to the young woman, who invites him to sit down. They have a drink and dance a lively cakewalk, but the young man returns and breaks them apart. The two men draw knives and fight, until the woman and a waiter separate them. Smiling, the young man and his lady cakewalk out the door.
       In Part 3, "Sons of the Ould Sod," a woman hangs clothes on a line from the upper window of a two-story tenement as her husband returns home with a pail of beer. A man next door sits on a bench in front of the building and reads a newspaper. The woman accidentally drops a wet sheet on his head, prompting a battle of words and shaken fists between the angry man on the street and her husband in the window. When the husband dumps what appears to be sawdust, the neighbor retaliates by drenching him with a hose until the woman breaks a barrel over his head. The husband comes downstairs and the fight becomes a brawl. The woman ends the battle by bringing out a bucket of beer and pouring drinks for the weary men, who laugh and toast each other.
       The story closes with "America, The Land of the Free," on a set of a grand staircase decorated with various flags and the American eagle, with two large U.S. flags draped on either side. In pairs, different characters descend the staircase and happily introduce themselves: a dark-haired man in French uniform and a woman in black lace; a bearded man in a Russian uniform and a woman in a white gown; a stout older gentleman bearing the British flag on his shirt; and the Spaniard and Mexican from the earlier scene. A young Native American woman hurries down the stairs and kneels center stage with her head bowed. Two young U.S. soldiers enter with Uncle Sam, who is cheered by all.