In Three Words, the narrative centers on General George Washington during a pivotal moment in the American Revolutionary War. The scene is set in a dimly lit camp where Washington, portrayed by Claude Rains, is surrounded by the remnants of his beleaguered army. As Congress has fled Philadelphia in the face of advancing British forces, Washington grapples with the dire state of his troops, who are dwindling in number and morale. The atmosphere is thick with tension as he dictates letters to various officials, seeking reinforcements that seem increasingly unlikely.