Souvenirs of Death
Synopsis
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 way into the hands of an American gangster.
Top Cast
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Narrator - Voice of the Gun (voice)
Morris Ankrum
Gangster (uncredited)
Barbara Billingsley
Johnny's Mother (uncredited)
Don Castle
Johnny's Father (uncredited)
Mahlon Hamilton
Gambler (uncredited)
Jimmy Hunt
Johnny (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis
Gun Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
Gil Perkins
Bouncer at Gambling House (uncredited)
Brick Sullivan
Murdered Policeman (uncredited)
Tony Taylor
Little Boy Who Shoots Rusty (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward L. Cahn
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Friedman
- Original Score
- Robert Franklyn
- Original Title
- Souvenirs of Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward L. Cahn
Alan Friedman
Robert Franklyn
Paul Vogel
Conrad A. Nervig
Herbert Moulton
Department Leadership Roster
Edward L. Cahn
Director
Herbert Moulton
Producer
Alan Friedman
Screenplay
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
Paul Vogel
Director of Photography
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Souvenirs of Death
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Souvenirs of Death about?
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 way into the hands of an American gangster.
Who directed Souvenirs of Death?
Souvenirs of Death was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
Who stars in Souvenirs of Death?
The principal cast of Souvenirs of Death includes John Nesbitt, Morris Ankrum, Barbara Billingsley, Don Castle, Mahlon Hamilton.
When was Souvenirs of Death released and how long is it?
Souvenirs of Death was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Souvenirs of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Souvenirs of Death was composed by Robert Franklyn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Souvenirs of Death?
Souvenirs of Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).