The read
It runs a compact 11m.
Synopsis
This short film examines the origins of several superstitions including crossing your fingers, knocking on wood, rabbit's feet, and breaking champagne bottles to christen ships, plus the role of superstitions in the Flying Dutchman tale.
Ratings
IMDb6/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Richard H. LandauScreenplay
- Sammy LeeDirector
- Douglas FosterScreenplay
Cast
- John NesbittNarrator
- Ernie AlexanderMan Walking Under Ladder
- Barbara BedfordWife
- Margaret BertDiner Who Throws Salt
- Jack GardnerMan in Friday the 13th Sequence
- Edmund MortimerShip Owner (archive footage)
- Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesDice Player
- Emmett VoganHusband Who Opens Umbrella
Stills
Themes
superstitionshort film