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Trifles of Importance

1940·Directed by Basil Wrangell

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Released
July 13, 1940
Runtime
9m

About Trifles of Importance

  • Documentary

Synopsis

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.

Director
  • BWBasil Wrangell
Writer
  • JNJohn Nesbitt

Principal cast

In billing order
  • JNJohn NesbittNarrator
  • Erville AldersonFrederick the Great (uncredited)
  • Clark GableSelf (archive footage)
  • Myrna LoySelf (archive footage)
  • Mickey RooneySelf (archive footage)
  • Franklin D. RooseveltSelf (archive footage)
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