
American Spoken Here
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Overview
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.
Top Cast


John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)
John Nesbitt
Narrator (voice)


Barbara Bedford
Barbara Bedford
Corset Buyer (uncredited)
Barbara Bedford
Corset Buyer (uncredited)


Don Brodie
Don Brodie
Fast Talker (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Fast Talker (uncredited)
John Butler
John Butler
Man on Subway (uncredited)
John Butler
Man on Subway (uncredited)


Edgar Dearing
Edgar Dearing
Mike Fink (uncredited)
Edgar Dearing
Mike Fink (uncredited)


Harry Depp
Harry Depp
Customer (uncredited)
Harry Depp
Customer (uncredited)


George Guhl
George Guhl
Bartender (uncredited)
George Guhl
Bartender (uncredited)


John Harmon
John Harmon
Soda Jerk (uncredited)
John Harmon
Soda Jerk (uncredited)


Hank Mann
Hank Mann
Drunk (uncredited)
Hank Mann
Drunk (uncredited)


Steve Pendleton
Steve Pendleton
Young Marksman (uncredited)
Steve Pendleton
Young Marksman (uncredited)
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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.















