History · United States of America · 1941 · 11m

Strange Testament

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Director
Sammy Lee
Cast
John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice) Edward Ashley as Julian Poydras Ava Gardner as Waitress (uncredited) Dorothy Morris as Cissie Lerand (uncredited)
Crew
Jackson Rose — Director of Photography Adrienne Fazan — Editor John Nesbitt — Producer
Synopsis

This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later life.

Mood & Themes
mardi graslouisianalast will and testamentpovertydowryrural poverty
Key Collaborators
Sammy Lee Director Jackson Rose Director of Photography Adrienne Fazan Editor John Nesbitt Producer
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