John Nesbitt Movies

  • 1939
    Angel of Mercy

    Angel of Mercy

    Angel of Mercy

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    This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross.

    Angel of Mercy
  • 1948
    The Fabulous Fraud

    The Fabulous Fraud

    The Fabulous Fraud

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    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, we learn the story of Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer, the man who discovered hypnotism.

    The Fabulous Fraud
  • 1941
    Whispers

    Whispers

    Whispers

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    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short we see how gossip can be used to spread propaganda or to ruin a person's reputation.

    Whispers
  • 1943
    Nursery Rhyme Mysteries

    Nursery Rhyme Mysteries

    Nursery Rhyme Mysteries

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    This Passing Parade series short examines the origins of three popular Mother Goose nursery rhymes.

    Nursery Rhyme Mysteries
  • 1944
    Return from Nowhere

    Return from Nowhere

    Return from Nowhere

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    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a man recovers his lost memories when he is forced to relive events in his dreams.

    Return from Nowhere
  • 1941
    Strange Testament

    Strange Testament

    Strange Testament

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    This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later...

    Strange Testament
  • 1943
    Trifles That Win Wars

    Trifles That Win Wars

    Trifles That Win Wars

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    This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short looks at how a few specific inventions made a major contribution to the U.S. war effort.

    Trifles That Win Wars
  • 1946
    Our Old Car

    Our Old Car

    Our Old Car

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    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a man traces his history by the succession of cars his father owned. [This short appears in its entirety...

    Our Old Car
  • 1943
    That's Why I Left You

    That's Why I Left You

    That's Why I Left You

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    Young couple Joe and Mary Thompson love each other and their children despite the struggles that they have that are typical of most young couples...

    That's Why I Left You
  • 1949
    Annie Was a Wonder

    Annie Was a Wonder

    Annie Was a Wonder

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    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Scandinavian immigrant Annie Swenson, who worked as cook...

    Annie Was a Wonder
  • 1942
    Flag of Mercy

    Flag of Mercy

    Flag of Mercy

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    The 1939 dramatic short "Angel of Mercy," about Red Cross founder Clara Barton, is reedited to relate the story to America's involvement in World War...

    Flag of Mercy
  • 1945
    People on Paper

    People on Paper

    People on Paper

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    Americans are preoccupied with the news, but need an escape from many of the events reported in the news. These escapes in the past have included...

    People on Paper
  • 2001
    Sinking the Lusitania

    Sinking the Lusitania

    Sinking the Lusitania

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    The sinking of the British ocean liner RMS Lusitania off the Irish coast on May 7, 1915.

    Sinking the Lusitania
  • 1941
    Out of Darkness

    Out of Darkness

    Out of Darkness

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    This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells of the Nazis' efforts to shut down an underground resistance newspaper in occupied Belgium.

    Out of Darkness
  • 1942
    The Film That Was Lost

    The Film That Was Lost

    The Film That Was Lost

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    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s.

    The Film That Was Lost
  • 1939
    Forgotten Victory

    Forgotten Victory

    Forgotten Victory

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    This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of Mark Carleton, a worker for the USDA who travels across the world trying to...

    Forgotten Victory
  • 1943
    Who's Superstitious?

    Who's Superstitious?

    Who's Superstitious?

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    This short film examines the origins of several superstitions including crossing your fingers, knocking on wood, rabbit's feet, and breaking...

    Who's Superstitious?
  • 1940
    The Hidden Master

    The Hidden Master

    The Hidden Master

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    Shows how important luck can be in a person's life.

    The Hidden Master
  • 1942
    Madero of Mexico

    Madero of Mexico

    Madero of Mexico

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    This Passing Parade series short chronicles the political life of Francisco Madero, who tried to bring democracy and land reform to Mexico.

    Madero of Mexico
  • 1938
    Joaquin Murrieta

    Joaquin Murrieta

    Joaquin Murrieta

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    This MGM Historical Mystery short follows the life and exploits of killer outlaw Joaquin Murrieta, in California in the 1850s.

    Joaquin Murrieta