American Spoken Here (1940)

NR | Nov 30, 1940 (US) | History | 00:11

slang language and communication

This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.

Basil Wrangell

Director

Robert Lopez

Writer

John Nesbitt

Producer

Clyde De Vinna

Director of Photography

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)