Movie Description
Trifles of Importance
(1940)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Narrator
Frederick the Great (uncredited)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
Men's Club Member (uncredited)
Men's Club Member (uncredited)
Guest at Stag Dinner (uncredited)
Mr. Doakes
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Facts
Original TitleTrifles of Importance
Status Released
Release Information
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1940-07-13
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 09m
Production CompaniesMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genres
- Documentary


































