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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
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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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