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Trifles That Win Wars
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Key Details

Release StatusReleased
Release Date1943-07-17
Languageen
Runtime11m
Production

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

8.5(2)
•1943•11m

Trifles That Win Wars

Overview

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short looks at how a few specific inventions made a major contribution to the U.S. war effort.

Writing & Screenplay
Edward BockHarry Poppe Jr.
Cinematography
Jack Smith

Principal Cast

7 credited
JN
John NesbittNarrator (voice)
EA
Ernie AlexanderBilliard Ball Tester (uncredited)
MB
Margaret BertArachnophobic Woman (uncredited)
Edward McWade
Edward McWadeBilliard Ball Tester (uncredited)
Roger Moore
Roger MooreDoctor (uncredited)
TQ
Tom QuinnLaboratory Man (uncredited)
BS
Bert StevensLaboratory Man (uncredited)

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