The read
It runs a compact 9m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
2 audience votes
Key crew
- Basil WrangellDirector
- John NesbittWriter
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)
Stills
Themes
short film