John Nesbitt Movies

  • 1944
    Return from Nowhere

    Return from Nowhere

    Return from Nowhere

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    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, a man recovers his lost memories when he is forced to relive events in his dreams.

    Return from Nowhere
  • 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
  • 1942
    The Woman in the House

    The Woman in the House

    The Woman in the House

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    This short looks at the illness anthropophobia, the fear of people. In 1901, young Catherine Starr, who lives in a small English coastal town, has an...

    The Woman in the House
  • 1943
    Nursery Rhyme Mysteries

    Nursery Rhyme Mysteries

    Nursery Rhyme Mysteries

    6.31943HD

    This Passing Parade series short examines the origins of three popular Mother Goose nursery rhymes.

    Nursery Rhyme Mysteries
  • 2001
    Sinking the Lusitania

    Sinking the Lusitania

    Sinking the Lusitania

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    The sinking of the British ocean liner RMS Lusitania off the Irish coast on May 7, 1915.

    Sinking the Lusitania
  • 1945
    Stairway to Light

    Stairway to Light

    Stairway to Light

    7.11945HD

    This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short tells the story of 18th Century French physician Dr. Philippe Pinel, who initiated enlightened, humane...

    Stairway to Light
  • 1942
    Inflation

    Inflation

    Inflation

    6.31942HD

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

    Inflation
  • 1945
    The Seesaw and the Shoes

    The Seesaw and the Shoes

    The Seesaw and the Shoes

    6.51945HD

    This short shows how two objects led to important discoveries. Children playing with a seesaw inspire French physician Rene Laennec to invent the...

    The Seesaw and the Shoes
  • 1945
    Music in the Sky

    Music in the Sky

    Music in the Sky

    01945HD

    A film recreating a broadcast of the Westinghouse Radio Program starring John Charles Thomas and John Nesbitt. Program narrator was Gayne Whitman and...

    Music in the Sky
  • 1945
    People on Paper

    People on Paper

    People on Paper

    6.71945HD

    Americans are preoccupied with the news, but need an escape from many of the events reported in the news. These escapes in the past have included...

    People on Paper
  • 1945
    The Golden Hunch

    The Golden Hunch

    The Golden Hunch

    91945HD

    This entry in John Nesbitt's "Passing Parade" series is about the great moments in the lives of famous men who found found an answer or made a great...

    The Golden Hunch
  • 1940
    Dreams

    Dreams

    Dreams

    61940HD

    This entry in MGM's Passing Parade series looks at the meaning of dreams, including one by Abraham Lincoln that foretold his death.

    Dreams
  • 1942
    Mr. Blabbermouth!

    Mr. Blabbermouth!

    Mr. Blabbermouth!

    5.11942HD

    Following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, America was rife with rumors about the size of Japan's armed forces and how well-equipped they were to wage...

    Mr. Blabbermouth!
  • 1942
    Madero of Mexico

    Madero of Mexico

    Madero of Mexico

    71942HD

    This Passing Parade series short chronicles the political life of Francisco Madero, who tried to bring democracy and land reform to Mexico.

    Madero of Mexico
  • 1940
    The Hidden Master

    The Hidden Master

    The Hidden Master

    81940HD

    Shows how important luck can be in a person's life.

    The Hidden Master
  • 1943
    This Is Tomorrow

    This Is Tomorrow

    This Is Tomorrow

    71943HD

    This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the evolution of the American city, from the initially small farming village, to the...

    This Is Tomorrow
  • 1951
    Good Wrinkles

    Good Wrinkles

    Good Wrinkles

    71951HD

    Sunny-sweet the prune shows us how prunes are made from certain kinds of plums, why they're so good for you, and, in live action, some recipes made...

    Good Wrinkles
  • 1948
    The Fabulous Fraud

    The Fabulous Fraud

    The Fabulous Fraud

    6.31948HD

    In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short, we learn the story of Dr. Franz Anton Mesmer, the man who discovered hypnotism.

    The Fabulous Fraud
  • 1943
    Storm

    Storm

    Storm

    6.51943HD

    A look at how the weather bureau tries to warn farmers and businessmen about approaching large storms. Although some precautions can be taken to...

    Storm
  • 1947
    Tennis in Rhythm

    Tennis in Rhythm

    Tennis in Rhythm

    101947HD

    A "Passing Parade" MGM short featuring tennis star Alice Marble

    Tennis in Rhythm