American Spoken Here (1940)
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.
Director: Basil Wrangell
Genre: History
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: November 30, 1940
Cast
- John Nesbitt - Narrator (voice)
- Barbara Bedford - Corset Buyer (uncredited)
- Don Brodie - Fast Talker (uncredited)
- John Butler - Man on Subway (uncredited)
- Edgar Dearing - Mike Fink (uncredited)
- Harry Depp - Customer (uncredited)
- George Guhl - Bartender (uncredited)
- John Harmon - Soda Jerk (uncredited)
- Hank Mann - Drunk (uncredited)
- Steve Pendleton - Young Marksman (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Clyde De Vinna
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
slang, language and communication
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Spoken Here about?
- This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.
- Who directed American Spoken Here?
- American Spoken Here was directed by Basil Wrangell.
- Who stars in American Spoken Here?
- American Spoken Here stars John Nesbitt, Barbara Bedford, Don Brodie, John Butler, Edgar Dearing, Harry Depp.
- How long is American Spoken Here?
- American Spoken Here has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is American Spoken Here?
- American Spoken Here is a History film.
- Where was American Spoken Here produced?
- American Spoken Here was produced in United States of America.