Trifles of Importance(1940)
Trifles of Importance Synopsis
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.
Trifles of Importance (1940) is a documentary film directed by Basil Wrangell, released on July 13, 1940 with a runtime of 9m. It stars John Nesbitt, Erville Alderson, Clark Gable and Myrna Loy. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Basil Wrangell
- Writers:
- John Nesbitt
- Producers:
- John Nesbitt
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Trifles of Importance Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator
Erville Alderson
as Frederick the Great (uncredited)
Clark Gable
as Self (archive footage)
Myrna Loy
as Self (archive footage)
Mickey Rooney
as Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
as Self (archive footage)
Theodore Roosevelt
as Self (archive footage)
Robert Taylor
as Self (archive footage)
Lana Turner
as Self (archive footage)
- Sam Harris
Sam Harris
as Men's Club Member (uncredited)
Arthur Stuart Hull
as Men's Club Member (uncredited)
- Bert Stevens
Bert Stevens
as Guest at Stag Dinner (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Basil Wrangell, written by John Nesbitt, produced by John Nesbitt.
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Trifles of Importance Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Trifles of Importance – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Trifles of Importance?
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The main cast of Trifles of Importance (1940) includes John Nesbitt, Erville Alderson, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy and Mickey Rooney. The film was directed by Basil Wrangell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Trifles of Importance released?
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Trifles of Importance was released on July 13, 1940 and runs for 9m.
Is Trifles of Importance worth watching?
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Trifles of Importance (1940) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.