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The Great American Mug

The Great American Mug

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This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the typical American barbershop throughout the years.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

10 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

06 October 1945

Country

United States of America

Cast

John Nesbitt

John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Harry Barris

Harry Barris

Tipster in Barber Chair (uncredited)

Frank Darien

Frank Darien

Old Time Barber (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

Lester Dorr

Pete Ramson (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell Lewis

Tobacco Chewer (uncredited)

Eric Mayne

Eric Mayne

Banker (uncredited)

Pat McKee

Pat McKee

Barbershop Customer (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

Howard M. Mitchell

Laughing Man (uncredited)

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Laughing Man (uncredited)

William Phillips

William Phillips

Old Time Storyteller (uncredited)

Walter Soderling

Walter Soderling

Barber (uncredited)

Arthur Space

Arthur Space

Contemporary Barber at Middle Chair (uncredited)

Leo White

Leo White

Rival Barber (uncredited)

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