Don't You Believe It (1943)
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 cow did not start the great Chicago fire; Nero didn't fiddle while Rome burned; and Lady Godiva never rode naked through the streets of Coventry.
Director: Edward L. Cahn
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: July 3, 1943
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Harry Cording - Rogue
- Albert Godderis - Chef
- Walter Kingsford - George Washington
- Edward McWade - Wise Man
- Ferdinand Munier - Rumour Starter
- Charles Tannen - Politician
- Charles Trowbridge - Politician
- Emmett Vogan - Politician
- Ian Wolfe - Aide
Screenplay
Music: Nathaniel Shilkret, Max Terr
Cinematography: Robert Surtees
Editing: Harry Komer
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Edward L. Cahn
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Don't You Believe It about?
- 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 cow did not start the great Chicago fire; Nero didn't fiddle while Rome burned; and Lady Godiva never rode naked through the streets of Coventry.
- Who directed Don't You Believe It?
- Don't You Believe It was directed by Edward L. Cahn.
- Who stars in Don't You Believe It?
- Don't You Believe It stars John Nesbitt, Harry Cording, Albert Godderis, Walter Kingsford, Edward McWade, Ferdinand Munier.
- How long is Don't You Believe It?
- Don't You Believe It has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Don't You Believe It?
- Don't You Believe It is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Don't You Believe It produced?
- Don't You Believe It was produced in United States of America.