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The Great American Mug

The Great American Mug

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📜 Overview: This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the typical American barbershop throughout the years.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1945-10-06
⌚ Running Time: 10 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.5

Beloved Cast

John Nesbitt original image
Narrator (voice)
John Nesbitt
Harry Barris original image
Tipster in Barber Chair (uncredited)
Harry Barris
Frank Darien original image
Old Time Barber (uncredited)
Frank Darien
Lester Dorr original image
Pete Ramson (uncredited)
Lester Dorr
Mitchell Lewis original image
Tobacco Chewer (uncredited)
Mitchell Lewis
Eric Mayne original image
Banker (uncredited)
Eric Mayne
Pat McKee original image
Barbershop Customer (uncredited)
Pat McKee
Howard M. Mitchell original image
Laughing Man (uncredited)
Howard M. Mitchell
Robert Emmett O'Connor original image
Laughing Man (uncredited)
Robert Emmett O'Connor
William Phillips original image
Old Time Storyteller (uncredited)
William Phillips
Walter Soderling original image
Barber (uncredited)
Walter Soderling
Arthur Space original image
Contemporary Barber at Middle Chair (uncredited)
Arthur Space
Leo White original image
Rival Barber (uncredited)
Leo White

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