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We Do It Because

1942· 0h 10m

History

Directed by Basil Wrangell

6.5/ 10

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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.

Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Mark Daniels

Mark Daniels

Nancy's Husband (uncredited)

Ava Gardner

Ava Gardner

Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)

Tom Herbert

Man Dining with Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Officer on Santa Maria (uncredited)

Dorothy Morris

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