Who's Superstitious?(1943)
Who's Superstitious? Synopsis
This short film examines the origins of several superstitions including crossing your fingers, knocking on wood, rabbit's feet, and breaking champagne bottles to christen ships, plus the role of superstitions in the Flying Dutchman tale.
Who's Superstitious? (1943) is a documentary film directed by Sammy Lee, released on January 2, 1943 with a runtime of 11m. It stars John Nesbitt, Ernie Alexander, Barbara Bedford and Margaret Bert. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Sammy Lee
- Writers:
- Douglas Foster, Richard H. Landau
- Producers:
- John Nesbitt
- Cinematographer:
- Harold Lipstein
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Who's Superstitious? Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator
- Ernie Alexander
Ernie Alexander
as Man Walking Under Ladder
Barbara Bedford
as Wife
- Margaret Bert
Margaret Bert
as Diner Who Throws Salt
- Jack Gardner
Jack Gardner
as Man in Friday the 13th Sequence
- Edmund Mortimer
Edmund Mortimer
as Ship Owner (archive footage)
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
as Dice Player
Emmett Vogan
as Husband Who Opens Umbrella
Key crew
Directed by Sammy Lee, written by Douglas Foster and Richard H. Landau, produced by John Nesbitt.
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Who's Superstitious? Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Who's Superstitious? – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Who's Superstitious??
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The main cast of Who's Superstitious? (1943) includes John Nesbitt, Ernie Alexander, Barbara Bedford, Margaret Bert and Jack Gardner. The film was directed by Sammy Lee. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Who's Superstitious? released?
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Who's Superstitious? was released on January 2, 1943 and runs for 11m.
Is Who's Superstitious? worth watching?
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Who's Superstitious? (1943) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.