We Do It Because
1942•10m•
★7.0(1 ratings)
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Overview
This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.
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Basil WrangellWriters
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This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.
Nancy (uncredited)
The film was directed by Basil Wrangell.
The screenplay was written by Douglas Foster.
Cinematography was handled by Jackson Rose.
This title is listed on IMDb as tt0143998.
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We Do It Because
Released
NR
English
United States of America
