Trifles That Win Wars
Synopsis
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short looks at how a few specific inventions made a major contribution to the U.S. war effort.
Top Cast
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Narrator (voice)
Ernie Alexander
Billiard Ball Tester (uncredited)
Margaret Bert
Arachnophobic Woman (uncredited)
Edward McWade
Billiard Ball Tester (uncredited)
Roger Moore
Doctor (uncredited)
Tom Quinn
Laboratory Man (uncredited)
Bert Stevens
Laboratory Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 17, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harold Daniels
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Bock, Harry Poppe Jr.
- Original Score
- Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr
- Original Title
- Trifles That Win Wars
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harold Daniels
Edward Bock, Harry Poppe Jr.
Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr
Jack Smith
John Faure
John Nesbitt
Department Leadership Roster
John Faure
Editor
Harold Daniels
Director
John Nesbitt
Producer
Nathaniel Shilkret
Original Music Composer
Jack Smith
Director of Photography
Edward Bock
Screenplay
Max Terr
Original Music Composer
Harry Poppe Jr.
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Trifles That Win Wars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Trifles That Win Wars about?
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short looks at how a few specific inventions made a major contribution to the U.S. war effort.
Who directed Trifles That Win Wars?
Trifles That Win Wars was directed by Harold Daniels.
Who stars in Trifles That Win Wars?
The principal cast of Trifles That Win Wars includes John Nesbitt, Ernie Alexander, Margaret Bert, Edward McWade, Roger Moore.
When was Trifles That Win Wars released and how long is it?
Trifles That Win Wars was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Trifles That Win Wars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Trifles That Win Wars was composed by Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr.