29 January 1949 Family 11 mins
In this John Nesbitt's Passing Parade series short, narrator John Nesbitt tells the story of Scandinavian immigrant Annie Swenson, who worked as cook and housekeeper in his family's home while he was growing up.
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John Nesbitt as Narrator (voice)
Kathleen Freeman as Annie Swenson
Howard Negley as Mr. Nesbitt
Ruth Lee as Mrs. Nesbitt
Sven Hugo Borg as Gus
Charles Bates as Younger Son (uncredited)
Edward L. Cahn Director
John Nesbitt Writer
John Nesbitt Producer
Herbert Moulton Producer
Charles Schoenbaum Director of Photography
Rudolph G. Kopp Music
John Nesbitt's Passing Parade: Annie Was a Wonder Trailer
United States 29 January 1949
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