Who's Superstitious?
Originally released in 1943. Who's Superstitious? is a documentary film. directed by Sammy Lee. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Nesbitt, Ernie Alexander, and Barbara Bedford
Synopsis
This short film examines the origins of several superstitions including crossing your fingers, knocking on wood, rabbit's feet, and breaking champagne bottles to christen ships, plus the role of superstitions in the Flying Dutchman tale.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 2, 1943
83 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Nesbitt
as Narrator
Ernie Alexander
as Man Walking Under Ladder
Barbara Bedford
as Wife
Margaret Bert
as Diner Who Throws Salt
Jack Gardner
as Man in Friday the 13th Sequence
Edmund Mortimer
as Ship Owner (archive footage)
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
as Dice Player
Emmett Vogan
as Husband Who Opens Umbrella
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Who's Superstitious? about?
This short film examines the origins of several superstitions including crossing your fingers, knocking on wood, rabbit's feet, and breaking champagne bottles to christen ships, plus the role of su...
Who directed Who's Superstitious??
Who's Superstitious? was directed by Sammy Lee.
How long is Who's Superstitious??
Who's Superstitious? has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Who's Superstitious? released?
Who's Superstitious? was released on January 2, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Who's Superstitious??
The main cast of Who's Superstitious? includes John Nesbitt, Ernie Alexander, Barbara Bedford, Margaret Bert, Jack Gardner.