Strange Testament

Nov 15, 1941

0h 11m

★ 5.0

Overview

This MGM Passing Parade series short tells the story of Julian Poydras, whose encounter with a girl at Mardi Gras had a profound effect on his later life.

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History

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Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Cast

Narrator (voice)

John Nesbitt

Julian Poydras

Edward Ashley

Waitress (uncredited)

Ava Gardner

Cissie Lerand (uncredited)

Dorothy Morris

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