The Great American Mug

Oct 6, 1945

0h 10m

★ 6.5

Overview

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

Genres

History

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

John Nesbitt

Tipster in Barber Chair (uncredited)

Harry Barris

Old Time Barber (uncredited)

Frank Darien

Pete Ramson (uncredited)

Lester Dorr

Tobacco Chewer (uncredited)

Mitchell Lewis

Banker (uncredited)

Eric Mayne

Barbershop Customer (uncredited)

Pat McKee

Laughing Man (uncredited)

Howard M. Mitchell

Laughing Man (uncredited)

Robert Emmett O'Connor

Old Time Storyteller (uncredited)

William Phillips

Barber (uncredited)

Walter Soderling

Contemporary Barber at Middle Chair (uncredited)

Arthur Space

Americans are preoccupied with the news, but need an escape from many of the events reported in the news. These escapes in the past have included dime store novels. The most accessible of these escapes is what are known as the funny papers, the set of serialized comic strips that are included within many newspapers. They appeal to all socio-economic classes, and all ages. Some of the earliest known from the late 19th century include the Yellow Kid, Little Nemo, Happy Hooligan, the Katzenjammer Kids, Mutt & Jeff, and Bringing Up Father. Many cartoonists are seen in action. Some originated their characters, while others have taken over following the passing of the originator. The joy of many comic strips are the absurd and the fantastical, which are limited only by the imagination of the cartoonist. Others are grounded in reality, which add to their poignancy within the public mindset.

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