Who's Superstitious?

6.7 1943 11mNR

Documentary

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.

Directed by Sammy Lee

CAST

The people behind the story

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John NesbittNarrator

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Ernie AlexanderMan Walking Under Ladder

Barbara BedfordWife

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Margaret BertDiner Who Throws Salt

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Jack GardnerMan in Friday the 13th Sequence

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Edmund MortimerShip Owner (archive footage)

Fred 'Snowflake' ToonesDice Player

Emmett VoganHusband Who Opens Umbrella

CURATED SCREEN

Who's Superstitious?

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