The read
It runs a compact 11m.
Synopsis
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Basil WrangellDirector
- Robert LopezWriter
Cast
- John NesbittNarrator (voice)
- Barbara BedfordCorset Buyer (uncredited)
- Don BrodieFast Talker (uncredited)
- John ButlerMan on Subway (uncredited)
- Edgar DearingMike Fink (uncredited)
- Harry DeppCustomer (uncredited)
- George GuhlBartender (uncredited)
- John HarmonSoda Jerk (uncredited)
- Hank MannDrunk (uncredited)
- Steve PendletonYoung Marksman (uncredited)
- Ray TealBartender (uncredited)
Themes
slanglanguage and communication