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Souvenirs of Death
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Souvenirs of Death

1948-06-19 · 10 min · ★ 7.2

Drama · History

This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short tells the story of how a Mauser pistol used on the battlefield by Germans during WWII makes its way into the hands of an American gangster.

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Directors
Edward L. Cahn
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

John NesbittNarrator - Voice of the Gun (voice)
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumGangster (uncredited)
Barbara BillingsleyBarbara BillingsleyJohnny's Mother (uncredited)
Don CastleDon CastleJohnny's Father (uncredited)
Mahlon HamiltonMahlon HamiltonGambler (uncredited)
Jimmy HuntJimmy HuntJohnny (uncredited)
Mitchell LewisMitchell LewisGun Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
Gil PerkinsGil PerkinsBouncer at Gambling House (uncredited)
Brick SullivanMurdered Policeman (uncredited)
Tony TaylorLittle Boy Who Shoots Rusty (uncredited)

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