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We Do It Because

(1942)

January 24, 1942• 0h 10m
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Overview

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.

Basil Wrangell

Director

Top Billed Cast

JN

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

MD

Mark Daniels

Nancy's Husband (uncredited)

AG

Ava Gardner

Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)

TH

Tom Herbert

Man Dining with Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)

ML

Mitchell Lewis

Officer on Santa Maria (uncredited)

DM

Dorothy Morris

Nancy (uncredited)

DR

Dick Rich

Mutinous Sailor (uncredited)

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