American Spoken Here(1940)
American Spoken Here Synopsis
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.
American Spoken Here (1940) is a history film directed by Basil Wrangell, released on November 30, 1940 with a runtime of 11m. It stars John Nesbitt, Barbara Bedford, Don Brodie and John Butler. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Basil Wrangell
- Writers:
- Robert Lopez
- Producers:
- John Nesbitt
- Cinematographer:
- Clyde De Vinna
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
American Spoken Here Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
Barbara Bedford
as Corset Buyer (uncredited)
Don Brodie
as Fast Talker (uncredited)
- John Butler
John Butler
as Man on Subway (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
as Mike Fink (uncredited)
Harry Depp
as Customer (uncredited)
George Guhl
as Bartender (uncredited)
John Harmon
as Soda Jerk (uncredited)
Hank Mann
as Drunk (uncredited)
Steve Pendleton
as Young Marksman (uncredited)
Ray Teal
as Bartender (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Basil Wrangell, written by Robert Lopez, produced by John Nesbitt.
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American Spoken Here Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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American Spoken Here – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in American Spoken Here?
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The main cast of American Spoken Here (1940) includes John Nesbitt, Barbara Bedford, Don Brodie, John Butler and Edgar Dearing. 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 American Spoken Here released?
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American Spoken Here was released on November 30, 1940 and runs for 11m.
Is American Spoken Here worth watching?
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American Spoken Here (1940) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.