We Do It Because(1942)
We Do It Because Synopsis
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.
We Do It Because (1942) is a history film directed by Basil Wrangell, released on January 24, 1942 with a runtime of 10m. It stars John Nesbitt, Mark Daniels, Ava Gardner and Tom Herbert. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Basil Wrangell
- Writers:
- Douglas Foster, Harry Poppe Jr.
- Producers:
- John Nesbitt
- Cinematographer:
- Jackson Rose
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
We Do It Because Cast & Crew
Main cast
- John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
as Narrator (voice)
Mark Daniels
as Nancy's Husband (uncredited)
Ava Gardner
as Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)
- Tom Herbert
Tom Herbert
as Man Dining with Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis
as Officer on Santa Maria (uncredited)
Dorothy Morris
as Nancy (uncredited)
Dick Rich
as Mutinous Sailor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Basil Wrangell, written by Douglas Foster and Harry Poppe Jr., produced by John Nesbitt.
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We Do It Because Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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We Do It Because – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in We Do It Because?
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The main cast of We Do It Because (1942) includes John Nesbitt, Mark Daniels, Ava Gardner, Tom Herbert and Mitchell Lewis. 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 We Do It Because released?
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We Do It Because was released on January 24, 1942 and runs for 10m.
Is We Do It Because worth watching?
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We Do It Because (1942) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.