We Do It Because poster

We Do It Because

6.5194210mNR

History

This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short explores the origins of various customs such as shaking hands, kissing, and why ships are christened.

Directed by Basil Wrangell

CAST

The people behind the story

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John NesbittNarrator (voice)

Mark Daniels

Mark DanielsNancy's Husband (uncredited)

Ava Gardner

Ava GardnerLucretia Borgia (uncredited)

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Tom HerbertMan Dining with Lucretia Borgia (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis

Mitchell LewisOfficer on Santa Maria (uncredited)

Dorothy Morris

Dorothy MorrisNancy (uncredited)

Dick Rich

Dick RichMutinous Sailor (uncredited)