Trifles of Importance

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.

Top 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)