The read
It runs a compact 10m.
Synopsis
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of how a Mauser pistol used on the battlefield by Germans during WWII makes its way into the hands of an American gangster.
Ratings
IMDb6.3/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Edward L. CahnDirector
- Alan FriedmanScreenplay
Cast
- John NesbittNarrator - Voice of the Gun (voice)
- Morris AnkrumGangster (uncredited)
- Barbara BillingsleyJohnny's Mother (uncredited)
- Don CastleJohnny's Father (uncredited)
- Mahlon HamiltonGambler (uncredited)
- Jimmy HuntJohnny (uncredited)
- Mitchell LewisGun Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
- Gil PerkinsBouncer at Gambling House (uncredited)
- Brick SullivanMurdered Policeman (uncredited)
- Tony TaylorLittle Boy Who Shoots Rusty (uncredited)
Themes
gunpost world war iisemiautomatic pistolwar souvenirgun safetygun controlchain of ownershipmauser