Every Pullman Porter Video

When Bert’s vaudeville partner, George Walker, is attacked outside a theatre during the 1900 New York City race riot, Bert visits him in the hospital. George is feeling hopeless, and Bert suggests he take solace in books. He shares his copy of John Ogilby’s Africa, claiming the book proves that every Pullman porter is descended from a king. (Can’t see the video? Click here.)