
Trifles of Importance
Trifles of Importance
Release: 1940-07-13·Runtime: 9m·★ 6.0
Documentary
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Charles Williamsas Mr. Doakes
Erville Aldersonas Frederick the Great (uncredited)
Clark Gableas Self (archive footage)
Myrna Loyas Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Rooseveltas Self (archive footage)
Robert Tayloras Self (archive footage)
John Nesbittas Narrator
Mickey Rooneyas Self (archive footage)
Theodore Rooseveltas Self (archive footage)
Lana Turneras Self (archive footage)
Arthur Stuart Hullas Men's Club Member (uncredited)
Bert Stevensas Guest at Stag Dinner (uncredited)