Movie

Trifles of Importance

★ 7.5(2)19409m

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Good to know

Director: Basil Wrangell
Release date: 1940-07-13
Runtime: 9m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

About Trifles of Importance

Trifles of Importance is a 1940 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Basil Wrangell, starring John Nesbitt, Erville Alderson and Clark Gable. It has a runtime of 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Trifles of Importance in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

John Nesbitt

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)

Themes & keywords

short film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Trifles of Importance in Canada?+

Trifles of Importance is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Trifles of Importance on Netflix?+

Trifles of Importance is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Trifles of Importance?+

Trifles of Importance has a runtime of 9 minutes (9 minutes).

Who stars in Trifles of Importance?+

Trifles of Importance stars John Nesbitt, Erville Alderson, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy and Mickey Rooney.

When did Trifles of Importance come out?+

Trifles of Importance is a 1940 movie directed by Basil Wrangell.

What genre is Trifles of Importance?+

Trifles of Importance is Documentary film.

Who directed Trifles of Importance?+

Trifles of Importance was directed by Basil Wrangell.