Documentary ·History · United States of America · 1943 · 11m

Don't You Believe It

Director

Cast

John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice) Harry Cording as Rogue Albert Godderis as Chef Walter Kingsford as George Washington Edward McWade as Wise Man Ferdinand Munier as Rumour Starter

Crew

Robert Surtees — Director of Photography Harry Komer — Editor Cran Chamberlin — Writer Gene Piller — Writer John Nesbitt — Producer

Synopsis

This Passing Parade entry looks at several historical "truths" that just aren't so: Steve Brodie never jumped off the Brooklyn Bridge; Mrs. O'Leary's cow did not start the great Chicago fire; Nero didn't fiddle while Rome burned; and Lady Godiva never rode naked through the streets of Coventry.

Key Collaborators

Edward L. Cahn Director Robert Surtees Director of Photography Harry Komer Editor Cran Chamberlin Writer Gene Piller Writer John Nesbitt Producer

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