Souvenirs of Death (1948)
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of how a Mauser pistol used on the battlefield by Germans during WWII makes its way into the hands of an American gangster.
Director: Edward L. Cahn
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 10 min
Release Date: June 19, 1948
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator - Voice of the Gun (voice)
- Morris Ankrum - Gangster (uncredited)
- Barbara Billingsley - Johnny's Mother (uncredited)
- Don Castle - Johnny's Father (uncredited)
- Mahlon Hamilton - Gambler (uncredited)
- Jimmy Hunt - Johnny (uncredited)
- Mitchell Lewis - Gun Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
- Gil Perkins - Bouncer at Gambling House (uncredited)
- Brick Sullivan - Murdered Policeman (uncredited)
- Tony Taylor - Little Boy Who Shoots Rusty (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Alan Friedman (Original Story)
- Alan Friedman (Screenplay)
Music: Robert Franklyn
Cinematography: Paul Vogel
Editing: Conrad A. Nervig
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Loew's
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
gun, post world war ii, semiautomatic pistol, war souvenir, gun safety, gun control, chain of ownership, mauser
More Films by Director: Edward L. Cahn
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Souvenirs of Death about?
- This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of how a Mauser pistol used on the battlefield by Germans during WWII makes its way into the hands of an American gangster.
- Who directed Souvenirs of Death?
- Souvenirs of Death was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
- Who stars in Souvenirs of Death?
- Souvenirs of Death stars John Nesbitt, Morris Ankrum, Barbara Billingsley, Don Castle, Mahlon Hamilton, Jimmy Hunt.
- How long is Souvenirs of Death?
- Souvenirs of Death has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
- What genre is Souvenirs of Death?
- Souvenirs of Death is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Souvenirs of Death produced?
- Souvenirs of Death was produced in United States of America.