American Spoken Here(1940)
This MGM John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short takes a look at the origins of North American slang.
Movie: American Spoken Here
Top 10 Billed Cast
Narrator (voice)
Corset Buyer (uncredited)
Fast Talker (uncredited)
Mike Fink (uncredited)
Customer (uncredited)
Bartender (uncredited)
Soda Jerk (uncredited)
Drunk (uncredited)
Young Marksman (uncredited)
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