
Trifles of Importance
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Trifles of Importance
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1940-07-13
- Runtime: 9 minutes
- Rating: 6/10 (1 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.1716
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

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
as Men's Club Member (uncredited)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Trifles of Importance?▼
Trifles of Importance is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1940-07-13.
Who are the main actors in Trifles of Importance?▼
The main cast includes John Nesbitt, Erville Alderson, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Mickey Rooney, .
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Is Trifles of Importance based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Trifles of Importance?▼
Trifles of Importance has an IMDb rating of 6/10 based on 1 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Trifles of Importance?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Trifles of Importance?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Trifles of Importance filmed?▼
Trifles of Importance was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Trifles of Importance?▼
The total runtime of Trifles of Importance is 9 minutes.
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