John Nesbitt Filmes
- 1942
The Film That Was Lost
The Film That Was Lost81942HD
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.
- 1943
Forgotten Treasure
Forgotten Treasure61943HD
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short highlights the film preservation efforts of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Several scenes from...
- 1938
The Ship That Died
The Ship That Died5.81938HD
This MGM An Historical Mystery short traces the final voyage of the Mary Celeste, a ship discovered at sea, in December 1872, devoid - for no...
- 1949
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion
Mr. Whitney Had a Notion5.51949HD
Historical short showing how Eli Whitney (best known for the invention of the cotton gin) played a significant role in the introduction of mass...
- 1949
Clues to Adventure
Clues to Adventure61949HD
This MGM Passing Parade series short presents how separate events led to the creation of three provisions - freedom of speech, freedom of the press,...
- 1942
The Incredible Stranger
The Incredible Stranger6.51942HD
In December 1892, a silent mysterious and very private man, for whom a new house has just been built, arrives in the small town of Bridgewood to keep...
- 1943
To My Unborn Son
To My Unborn Son71943HD
A Yugoslav man, dying after being shot while attempting to help defend his village, writes a letter of encouragement and hope to his unborn child,...
- 1943
This Is Tomorrow
This Is Tomorrow71943HD
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the evolution of the American city, from the initially small farming village, to the...
- 1941
Willie and the Mouse
Willie and the Mouse01941HD
John Nesbitt's "Passing Parade" purports to show how the behavior of mice can be studied in relation to the interaction of school children.
- 1942
Inflation
Inflation51942HD
The Devil works with Adolf Hitler to cause inflation in the United States.
- 1949
Annie Was a Wonder
Annie Was a Wonder4.11949HD
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Scandinavian immigrant Annie Swenson, who worked as cook...
- 1940
A Way in the Wilderness
A Way in the Wilderness01940HD
This Passing Parade entry tells the story of Dr. Joseph Goldberger (1874-1929), a Hungarian immigrant who devoted his life to finding the cause of...
- 1945
The Great American Mug
The Great American Mug6.51945HD
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the typical American barbershop throughout the years.
- 1945
Stairway to Light
Stairway to Light6.51945HD
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of 18th Century French physician Dr. Philippe Pinel, who initiated enlightened, humane...
- 1942
Mr. Blabbermouth!
Mr. Blabbermouth!4.41942HD
Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, America was rife with rumors about the size of Japan's armed forces and how well-equipped they were to wage...
- 1948
Souvenirs of Death
Souvenirs of Death6.51948HD
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of how a Mauser pistol used on the battlefield by Germans during WWII makes its...
- 1941
Out of Darkness
Out of Darkness01941HD
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells of the Nazis' efforts to shut down an underground resistance newspaper in occupied Belgium.
- 1948
My Old Town
My Old Town4.21948HD
Narrator John Nesbitt reminisces about his hometown and childhood in this Passing Parade series short.
- 1938
Joaquin Murrieta
Joaquin Murrieta01938HD
This MGM Historical Mystery short follows the life and exploits of killer outlaw Joaquin Murrieta, in California in the 1850s.
- 1944
A Lady Fights Back
A Lady Fights Back11944HD
The saga of the Normandie is recounted from her life as a luxury liner, the horrific fire that nearly destroyed her, and her resuscitation to join in...