
Who's Superstitious?
Documentary
Overview
This short film examines the origins of several superstitions including crossing your fingers, knocking on wood, rabbit's feet, and breaking champagne bottles to christen ships, plus the role of superstitions in the Flying Dutchman tale.
Top Cast


John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Narrator
John Nesbitt
Narrator
Ernie Alexander
Ernie Alexander
Man Walking Under Ladder
Ernie Alexander
Man Walking Under Ladder


Barbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford
Wife
Barbara Bedford
Wife
Margaret Bert
Margaret Bert
Diner Who Throws Salt
Margaret Bert
Diner Who Throws Salt
Jack Gardner
Jack Gardner
Man in Friday the 13th Sequence
Jack Gardner
Man in Friday the 13th Sequence
Edmund Mortimer
Edmund Mortimer
Ship Owner (archive footage)
Edmund Mortimer
Ship Owner (archive footage)


Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Dice Player
Fred 'Snowflake' Toones
Dice Player


Emmett Vogan
Emmett Vogan
Husband Who Opens Umbrella
Emmett Vogan
Husband Who Opens Umbrella
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