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The Amazing Mr. Nordill

1947-08-30 · 11 min · ★ 6.5

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This John Nesbitt's Passing Parade short takes a look at the gentlemanly life and masterful counterfeiting exploits of Everett Nordill, one of the cleverest counterfeiters who ever baffled the agents of the U.S. Treasury department.

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Directors
Joseph M. Newman
Production companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leon AmesLeon AmesEverett Nordill aka Everton
Clinton SundbergClinton SundbergOperative 10
John NesbittNarrator (voice)
Paul MaxeyPaul MaxeyTreasury Department Expert (uncredited)

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