

Trifles of Importance (1940)
2 votes on TMDBReleased July 13, 1940Runtime 0h 9mDirector Basil Wrangell
Part of John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series, this short shows how three seemingly unimportant things can affect people. The first is how the number 7 affects a student accused of theft charges. The second segment shows that a person's doodles can reveal personality traits. The final segment shows why certain items are on men's suits, such as lapels.
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Cast of Trifles of Importance

Erville Alderson
Frederick the Great (uncredited)
Clark Gable
Self (archive footage)
Myrna Loy
Self (archive footage)
Mickey Rooney
Self (archive footage)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Theodore Roosevelt
Self (archive footage)
Robert Taylor
Self (archive footage)
Lana Turner
Self (archive footage)
Arthur Stuart Hull
Men's Club Member (uncredited)
Charles Williams
Mr. DoakesAbout Trifles of Importance
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Who stars in Trifles of Importance?
Trifles of Importance stars John Nesbitt, Erville Alderson, Clark Gable, Myrna Loy, Mickey Rooney.
Who directed Trifles of Importance?
Trifles of Importance was directed by Basil Wrangell.
How long is Trifles of Importance?
Trifles of Importance has a runtime of 0h 9m.
What is Trifles of Importance about?
Part of John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series, this short shows how three seemingly unimportant things can affect people. The first is how the number 7 affects a student accused of theft charges. The second segment shows that a person's doodles can reveal personality traits. The final segment shows why certain items are on men's suits, such as lapels.
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