American Spoken Here
Synopsis
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.
Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Barbara Bedford
Corset Buyer (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Fast Talker (uncredited)
John Butler
Man on Subway (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Mike Fink (uncredited)
Harry Depp
Customer (uncredited)
George Guhl
Bartender (uncredited)
John Harmon
Soda Jerk (uncredited)
Hank Mann
Drunk (uncredited)
Steve Pendleton
Young Marksman (uncredited)
Ray Teal
Bartender (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 30, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Basil Wrangell
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Lopez
- Original Title
- American Spoken Here
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Basil Wrangell
Robert Lopez
Clyde De Vinna
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
Basil Wrangell
Director
John Nesbitt
Producer
Robert Lopez
Writer
Clyde De Vinna
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for American Spoken Here.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Spoken Here
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Spoken Here about?
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.
Who directed American Spoken Here?
American Spoken Here was directed by Basil Wrangell.
Who stars in American Spoken Here?
The principal cast of American Spoken Here includes John Nesbitt, Barbara Bedford, Don Brodie, John Butler, Edgar Dearing.
When was American Spoken Here released and how long is it?
American Spoken Here was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 11m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Spoken Here?
American Spoken Here holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).