Documentary · United States of America · 1943 · 11m

Who's Superstitious?

Director

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)

Crew

Harold Lipstein — Director of Photography Jack Ruggiero — Editor Richard H. Landau — Screenplay Douglas Foster — Screenplay John Nesbitt — Producer

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.

Mood & Themes

superstition short film

Key Collaborators

Sammy Lee Director Harold Lipstein Director of Photography Jack Ruggiero Editor Richard H. Landau Screenplay Douglas Foster Screenplay John Nesbitt Producer

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