We Do It Because

1942 • Directed by

Basil Wrangell

History

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.

1/24/1942

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Cast

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Mark Daniels

Nancy's Husband (uncredited)

Ava Gardner

Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)

Tom Herbert

Man Dining with Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis

Officer on Santa Maria (uncredited)

Dorothy Morris

Nancy (uncredited)

Dick Rich

Mutinous Sailor (uncredited)

Basil Wrangell

Director

Douglas Foster

Writer

John Nesbitt

Producer

Jackson Rose

Director of Photography

Richard Duce

Art Direction

Leon Bourgeau

Editor

Harry Poppe Jr.

Story