Trifles of Importance (1940)
- Documentary
Part of John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series, this short shows how three seemingly unimportant things can affect people. The first is how the number 7 affects a student accused of theft charges. The second segment shows that a person's doodles can reveal personality traits. The final segment shows why certain items are on men's suits, such as lapels.
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (2 votes)
- Release date
- July 13, 1940
- Runtime
- 9m
- Language
- English
- Director
- Basil Wrangell
- Status
- Released
Top cast
John NesbittNarrator
Erville AldersonFrederick the Great (uncredited)
Clark GableSelf (archive footage)
Myrna LoySelf (archive footage)
Mickey RooneySelf (archive footage)
Franklin D. RooseveltSelf (archive footage)
Theodore RooseveltSelf (archive footage)
Robert TaylorSelf (archive footage)
Lana TurnerSelf (archive footage)Sam HarrisMen's Club Member (uncredited)
Arthur Stuart HullMen's Club Member (uncredited)Bert StevensGuest at Stag Dinner (uncredited)
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