The Great American Mug

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The Great American Mug

1945

0h 10m

6.5(2 votes)

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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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13 members

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John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

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Harry Barris

Tipster in Barber Chair (uncredited)

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Frank Darien

Old Time Barber (uncredited)

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Lester Dorr

Pete Ramson (uncredited)

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Mitchell Lewis

Tobacco Chewer (uncredited)

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Eric Mayne

Banker (uncredited)

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Pat McKee

Barbershop Customer (uncredited)

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Howard M. Mitchell

Laughing Man (uncredited)

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Robert Emmett O'Connor

Laughing Man (uncredited)

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William Phillips

Old Time Storyteller (uncredited)

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Walter Soderling

Barber (uncredited)

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Arthur Space

Contemporary Barber at Middle Chair (uncredited)

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Leo White

Rival Barber (uncredited)

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