Trifles of Importance

Plot Summary

Part of John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series, this short shows how three seemingly unimportant things can affect people. The first is how the number 7 affects a student accused of theft charges. The second segment shows that a person's doodles can reveal personality traits. The final segment shows why certain items are on men's suits, such as lapels.

Top Cast

John Nesbitt Narrator

Erville Alderson Frederick the Great (uncredited)

Clark Gable Self (archive footage)

Myrna Loy Self (archive footage)

Mickey Rooney Self (archive footage)