Movie: Famous Boners

Top 5 Billed Cast

John Nesbitt
John Nesbitt

Narrator (voice)

Margaret Bert
Margaret Bert

Housekeeper (uncredited)

Edward McWade
Edward McWade

Thomas Carlyle (uncredited)

Ian Wolfe
Ian Wolfe

Isaac Newton (uncredited)

Joe Yule
Joe Yule

George O'Flanagan (uncredited)

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    This Passing Parade series entry looks at three instances of people who either caused or were the victims of errors.

  • Release Date

    1942-10-24

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    5

  • Rating:

    2.5 starts
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    English
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