Trifles of Importance
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Narrator
Erville Alderson
Frederick the Great (uncredited)
Clark Gable
Self (archive footage)
Myrna Loy
Self (archive footage)
Mickey Rooney
Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Theodore Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Robert Taylor
Self (archive footage)
Lana Turner
Self (archive footage)
Sam Harris
Men's Club Member (uncredited)
Arthur Stuart Hull
Men's Club Member (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Guest at Stag Dinner (uncredited)
Charles Williams
Mr. Doakes
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Wrangell
- Screenplay & Story
- John Nesbitt
- Original Title
- Trifles of Importance
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Wrangell
John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
John Nesbitt
Writer
John Nesbitt
Producer
Basil Wrangell
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trifles of Importance
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What is Trifles of Importance about?
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.
Who directed Trifles of Importance?
Trifles of Importance was directed by Basil Wrangell.
Who stars in Trifles of Importance?
The principal cast of Trifles of Importance includes John Nesbitt, Erville Alderson, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Mickey Rooney.
When was Trifles of Importance released and how long is it?
Trifles of Importance was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 9m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Trifles of Importance?
Trifles of Importance holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).