The Great American Mug

1945 0h 10m EN

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7.2

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★7.2TMDB · 4

History

Synopsis

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This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the typical American barbershop throughout the years.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
Harry Barris
Tipster in Barber Chair (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Old Time Barber (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Pete Ramson (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis
Tobacco Chewer (uncredited)
Eric Mayne
Banker (uncredited)
Pat McKee
Barbershop Customer (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
Laughing Man (uncredited)

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Cy Endfield
Writers: George B. Seitz Jr.
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 10-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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81 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Cy Endfield, shot by Walter Lundin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Leon Bourgeau shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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John Nesbitt and Harry Barris and Frank Darien carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0135435 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Cy Endfield directs. Walter Lundin behind the camera. Leon Bourgeau cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Tight 10-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
281 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Cy Endfield, shot by Walter Lundin. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Leon Bourgeau shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6John Nesbitt and Harry Barris and Frank Darien carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0135435 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 4 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.