John Nesbitt Movies

  • 1939
    The Giant of Norway

    The Giant of Norway

    The Giant of Norway

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    This short tells the story of Norwegian explorer and diplomat Fridtjof Nansen (1861-1930). After a life of adventure, he was instrumental in...

    The Giant of Norway
  • 1938
    That Mothers Might Live

    That Mothers Might Live

    That Mothers Might Live

    6.21938HD

    That Mothers Might Live is a 1938 American short drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann. The short is a brief account of Hungarian physician Ignaz...

    That Mothers Might Live
  • 1943
    Trifles That Win Wars

    Trifles That Win Wars

    Trifles That Win Wars

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    This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short looks at how a few specific inventions made a major contribution to the U.S. war effort.

    Trifles That Win Wars
  • 1940
    XXX Medico

    XXX Medico

    XXX Medico

    7.51940HD

    Highlights a new system that will enable doctors to operate over long distances.

    XXX Medico
  • 1939
    The Story That Couldn't Be Printed

    The Story That Couldn't Be Printed

    The Story That Couldn't Be Printed

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    This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of John Peter Zenger, who in Colonial New York was tried for sedition based on what he...

    The Story That Couldn't Be Printed
  • 1943
    To My Unborn Son

    To My Unborn Son

    To My Unborn Son

    7.31943HD

    A Yugoslav man, dying after being shot while attempting to help defend his village, writes a letter of encouragement and hope to his unborn child,...

    To My Unborn Son
  • 1942
    The Film That Was Lost

    The Film That Was Lost

    The Film That Was Lost

    7.51942HD

    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a look is taken at the problems of film preservation efforts in the 1930s and early 1940s.

    The Film That Was Lost
  • 1938
    Passing Parade

    Passing Parade

    Passing Parade

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    Three specific and separate stories of life's passing parade are presented.

    Passing Parade
  • 1944
    Grandpa Called It Art

    Grandpa Called It Art

    Grandpa Called It Art

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    This MGM Passing Parade series short takes a look at changing definitions of art in the United States.

    Grandpa Called It Art
  • 1939
    The Story of Dr. Jenner

    The Story of Dr. Jenner

    The Story of Dr. Jenner

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    This short focuses on the story of Dr. Edward Jenner, who developed vaccination.

    The Story of Dr. Jenner
  • 1944
    The Immortal Blacksmith

    The Immortal Blacksmith

    The Immortal Blacksmith

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    This Passing Parade short tells the true story of Vermont blacksmith and inventor Tom Davenport, who lived the first half of the 19th century.

    The Immortal Blacksmith
  • 1942
    Inflation

    Inflation

    Inflation

    6.31942HD

    The Devil works with Adolf Hitler to cause inflation in the United States.

    Inflation
  • 1938
    The City of Little Men

    The City of Little Men

    The City of Little Men

    6.71938HD

    The story of Boys Town, founded by Father Edward Flanagan in 1917 as a haven for wayward, homeless, and neglected boys.

    The City of Little Men
  • 1943
    Don't You Believe It

    Don't You Believe It

    Don't You Believe It

    6.31943HD

    This Passing Parade entry looks at several historical "truths" that just aren't so: Steve Brodie never jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge; Mrs. O'Leary's...

    Don't You Believe It
  • 1942
    The Incredible Stranger

    The Incredible Stranger

    The Incredible Stranger

    6.21942HD

    In December 1892, a silent mysterious and very private man, for whom a new house has just been built, arrives in the small town of Bridgewood to keep...

    The Incredible Stranger
  • 1943
    Who's Superstitious?

    Who's Superstitious?

    Who's Superstitious?

    6.71943HD

    This short film examines the origins of several superstitions including crossing your fingers, knocking on wood, rabbit's feet, and breaking...

    Who's Superstitious?
  • 1945
    Watchtower Over Tomorrow

    Watchtower Over Tomorrow

    Watchtower Over Tomorrow

    5.41945HD

    Short documentary film about the Dumbarton Oaks plan and the proposed formation of the United Nations.

    Watchtower Over Tomorrow
  • 1944
    Main Street Today

    Main Street Today

    Main Street Today

    6.31944HD

    This patriotic short film promotes America's war effort at home. The story looks at a fictional small town's main street, seeing where additional...

    Main Street Today
  • 1944
    A Lady Fights Back

    A Lady Fights Back

    A Lady Fights Back

    4.71944HD

    The saga of the Normandie is recounted from her life as a luxury liner, the horrific fire that nearly destroyed her, and her resuscitation to join in...

    A Lady Fights Back
  • 1949
    Clues to Adventure

    Clues to Adventure

    Clues to Adventure

    7.31949HD

    This MGM Passing Parade series short presents how separate events led to the creation of three provisions - freedom of speech, freedom of the press,...

    Clues to Adventure