Trifles of Importance

1940

7.5 (2)

9 min

No trailer available

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.

Top Cast

John Nesbitt as Narrator

Erville Alderson as Frederick the Great (uncredited)

Clark Gable as Self (archive footage)

Myrna Loy as Self (archive footage)

Mickey Rooney as Self (archive footage)

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